SAMSUNG GALAXY S23
USER GUIDE
Contents
Features
S Pen | Biometric security | Dark mode
Getting started
Device layout: Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S23+ | Galaxy S23
Set up your device: Maintaining water and dust resistance | Charge the battery |
Wireless power sharing
Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an
old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail |
Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and
Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric
security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text
Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home
screen settings | Easy mode | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings
Camera and Gallery
Camera: Navigate the camera screen | Configure shooting mode | AR Zone | Space
Zoom | Record videos | 360 audio recording | Camera settings
Gallery: View pictures | Edit pictures | Play video | Video brightness | Edit video | Share
pictures and videos | Delete pictures and videos | Group similar images | Take a
screenshot | Screen recorder
Samsung apps
AR Zone | Bixby | Galaxy Store | Galaxy Wearable | Game Launcher | PENUP |
Samsung Free | Samsung Global Goals | Samsung Members | Samsung TV Plus |
Samsung Wallet | Smart Switch | SmartThings | Tips | Calculator | Calendar | Clock |
Contacts | Internet | Messages | My Files | Phone | Samsung Health | Samsung Notes
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Google apps
Chrome | Drive | Gmail | Google | Google TV | Maps | Meet | Messages | Photos | Play
Store | YouTube | YT Music
Microsoft apps
Outlook | Microsoft 365 | OneDrive
Settings
Connections: Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | NFC and payment | Ultra-wideband | Airplane mode |
SIM manager | Mobile networks | Data usage | Mobile hotspot | Tethering | Nearby
device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private Networks | Private DNS |
Ethernet | Network lock status | Connected devices
Customization: Display | Notifications | Sounds and vibration
Security: Lock screen and security | Face recognition | Fingerprint scanner
Accounts: Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Backup and
restore | Google settings
Backup: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage transfer
Accessibility: Recommended for you | TalkBack | Spoken assistance | Visibility
enhancements | Hearing enhancements | Interaction and dexterity | Advanced
settings | Installed apps | About Accessibility | Contact us
Other: Tips and user manual | Dual Messenger | Smart suggestions | Medical info | Labs |
About phone
Learn more
Legal information
Contents
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Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23+
Galaxy S23
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Galaxy S23 Ultra
Front camera
Volume keys
USB/Charger/Audio port
Rear camera
Side key
S Pen
Speaker
SIM card tray
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Galaxy S23+
Front camera
Volume keys
USB/Charger/Audio port
Rear camera
Side key
Speaker
SIM card tray
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Galaxy S23
Front camera
Volume keys
USB/Charger/Audio port
Rear camera
Side key
Speaker
SIM card tray
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Set up your device
Maintaining water and dust resistance | Charge the battery | Wireless power sharing
Your device uses a nano-SIM card. A SIM card may be preinstalled, or you may be able
to use your previous SIM card. Network indicators for 5G service are based on your
service provider’s specifications and network availability. Contact your service
provider for more details.
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Charge your device
Before turning on your
device, charge it fully.
Install SIM
Place the SIM card into
the tray with the gold
contacts facing up.
NOTE Your device is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. To maintain the
water-resistant and dust-resistant features of your device, make sure that the
SIM card tray openings are maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is
securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids.
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Maintaining water and dust resistance
CAUTION To avoid electric shock and damage to your device, do not charge
device while it is wet or in an area where it could get wet. Do not handle device,
charger or cords with wet hands while charging.
The device is not impervious to dust and water damage in any situation. It is important
that all compartments are closed tightly.
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and maintain dust and
water resistance performance:
l Water resistant based on IP68 rating, which tests submersion in fresh water deeper
than 1.5 meters or keep it submerged for more than 30 minutes. If device is exposed
to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth; if exposed to liquid other
than fresh water, rinse with fresh water and dry as directed.
l Any device which uses accessible compartments or ports that can be opened
should have these sealed or closed tightly to prevent liquid from entering the
system.
l If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet,
sound may not be heard clearly during a call. After wiping the device with a dry
cloth, dry it thoroughly before using it.
l Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.
l If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the water and dust resistant features
of the device may be damaged.
l If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone, speaker, or receiver, the device
sound may become quiet or certain features may not work. If you attempt to
remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object, the device may be
damaged and it's appearance may be affected.
l If the air vent hole is covered by an accessory of type, unwanted noises may occur
during calls or media playback.
NOTE Liquid other than fresh water may enter the device faster. Failure to rinse
the device in fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer
from operability or cosmetic issues.
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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
NOTE Wall charger sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and
cables. To avoid injury or damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn
or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Using other charging devices and
batteries may not be covered under warranty and may cause damage. For
more information on your device, including charging compatibility, please visit
samsung.com.
TIP While charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop
charging. This usually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is
in the device’s normal range of operation. Disconnect the charger from the device
and wait for the device to cool down. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.
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Wireless power sharing
Wirelessly charge your compatible Samsung devices using your phone. Some
features are not available while sharing power.
1. From Settings, tap
Battery and device care > Battery > Wireless power sharing.
2. Tap Battery limit and choose a percentage. Once the device you are charging
has reached this level of charge, wireless power sharing automatically turns off.
3. Tap
to turn on the charging feature.
4. With the phone face down, place the compatible device on the back of the
phone to charge. A notification sound or vibration occurs when charging begins.
NOTE Wireless power sharing works with most Qi-Certified devices. Requires
minimum 30% battery to share. Speed and power efficiency of charge varies by
device. May not work with some accessories, covers, or other manufacturer’s
devices. If you have trouble connecting or charging is slow, remove any cover
from each device.
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For best results when using Wireless power sharing, please note:
• Remove any accessories or cover before using the feature. Depending on the
type of accessory or cover, Wireless power sharing may not work properly.
• The location of the wireless charging coil may vary by device, so you may need
to adjust the placement to make a connection. When charging starts, a
notification or vibration will occur, so the notification will help you know you've
made a connection.
• Call reception or data services may be affected, depending on your network
environment.
• Charging speed or efficiency can vary depending on device condition or
surrounding environment.
• Do not use headphones while charging with Wireless power sharing.
Start using your device
Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or
unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation |
Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines |
Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi
window | Edge panels | Enter text
Turn on your device
Use the Side key to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked or
broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.
◌Press and hold the Side key to turn the device on.
• To turn the device off, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the
same time, and tap
Power off. Confirm when prompted.
• To restart your device, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the
same time, and tap
Restart. Confirm when prompted.
TIP To learn more about powering off your device from Settings, tap
Advanced features > Side key > How to power off your phone.
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NOTE Best 5G performance requires optimal 5G connection and unobstructed
antennas (rear of device); see service provider for network availability; 5G
performance may be impacted by a case or cover.
Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up
accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.
Bring data from an old device
Download Smart Switch™to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes,
calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data using
a USB cable, Wi-Fi, or computer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.
1. From Settings, tap
Accounts and backup > Bring data from old device.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.
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Lock or unlock your device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device
locks automatically when the screen times out. For more information about screen
locks, see Lock screen and security.
Side key
Press to lock.
Press to turn on the
screen, and then
swipe the screen to
unlock it.
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Side key settings
You can customize the shortcuts assigned to the Side key.
Double press
Choose which feature is launched when the Side key is pressed twice.
1. From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Side key.
2. Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option:
l Quick launch camera (default)
l Open app
Press and hold
Choose which feature is launched when you press and hold the Side key.
1. From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Side key.
2. Under the Press and hold heading, tap an option:
l Wake Bixby (default)
l Power off menu
Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIP Accounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features.
Contact your service provider for more information.
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Add a Google Account
Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed
from your account, and make full use of your device’s Android™features.
When you sign in to a Google Account and set a Lock screen, Google Device
Protection is activated. This service requires your Google Account information when
resetting to factory settings. For more information, see Google Play Protect.
1. From Settings, tap
Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.
2. Tap
Add account > Google.
Add a Samsung account
Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full
use of Samsung apps.
◌From Settings, tap Samsung account.
Add an Outlook account
Sign in to your Outlook® account to view and manage email messages.
1. From Settings, tap
Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.
2. Tap
Add account > Outlook.
Set up voicemail
You can set up your voicemail service when you access it for the first time. You can
access voicemail through the Phone app. Options may vary by service provider.
1. From
Phone, touch and hold the
1 key or tap
Voicemail.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your
name.
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Navigation
A touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a
capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may
damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the
warranty.
Tap
Lightly touch items to select or launch them.
l Tap an item to select it.
l Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
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Swipe
Lightly drag your finger across the screen.
l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
l Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.
Drag and drop
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.
l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
l Drag a widget to place it in a new location.
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Zoom in and out
Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out.
l Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in.
l Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
l Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
l Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.
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Navigation bar
You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen
gestures.
Recent apps
Home
Back
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Navigation buttons
Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation.
1. From Settings, tap
Display > Navigation bar > Buttons.
2. Tap an option under Button order to choose which side of the screen the Back
and Recent apps icons display.
Navigation gestures
Hide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen
experience. Instead swipe to navigate your device.
1. From Settings, tap
Display > Navigation bar > Swipe gestures to enable the
feature.
2. Tap an option to customize:
l More options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity.
l Gesture hint: Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen
gesture is located.
– Switch apps when hint hidden: When gesture hint is disabled, you can still
switch between apps using the gesture when this option is enabled.
l Show button to hide keyboard: Show an icon on the bottom right corner of the
screen to hide the keyboard when the device is in portrait mode.
l Block gestures with S Pen: Prevent the S Pen from making navigation gestures
(Galaxy S23 Ultra only).
Customize your home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device. You can place your
favorite apps and widgets here, in addition to setting up additional Home screens,
removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home screen.
App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Easy mode |
Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings
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App icons
Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen.
◌From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap
Add to Home.
To remove an icon:
◌From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and then tap
Remove.
NOTE Removing an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from a
Home screen.
Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture, video,
or preloaded wallpaper.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and then tap
Wallpaper and
style.
2. Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers:
• Tap the Lock screen and Home screen images to edit them.
• Change wallpapers: Choose from a variety wallpaper options, or download
more from Galaxy Themes.
• Color palette: Choose a palette based on colors from your wallpaper.
• Dim wallpaper when Dark mode is on: Enable to apply Dark mode to your
wallpaper.
Themes
Set a theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap
Themes, and tap a theme to preview and download it.
3. Tap
Menu > My stuff > Themes to see downloaded themes.
4. Tap a theme, and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme.
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Icons
Apply different icon sets to replace the default icons.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap
Themes > Icons, and tap an icon set to preview and download it.
3. Tap
Menu > My stuff > Icons to see downloaded icons.
4. Tap an icon, and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.
Widgets
Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap
Widgets, and then tap a widget set to open it.
3. Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen, and tap Add.
Customize Widgets
Once you have added a widget, you can customize where it's located and how it
functions.
◌From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget, and tap an option:
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Create stack: Add other widgets of the same size to stack in the same
place on the screen.
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Remove: Delete a widget from your screen.
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Settings: Customize the function or appearance of the widget.
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App info: Review the widget usage, permissions, and more.
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Home screen settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap
Settings to customize:
• Home screen layout: Set your device to have separate Home and Apps
screens, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.
• Home screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on
the Home screen.
• Apps screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on
the Apps screen.
• Folder grid: Choose a layout to determine how folders are arranged.
• Add media page to Home screen: When enabled swipe right from the Home
screen to show a media page. Tap to view available media services.
• Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a button to the Home screen
for easy access to the Apps screen.
• Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from being
removed or repositioned.
• Add new apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps
to the Home screen.
• Hide apps on Home and Apps screens: Choose apps to hide from the Home
and App screens. Return to this screen to restore hidden apps. Hidden apps
are still installed and can appear as results in Finder searches.
• App icon badges: Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications.
You can also choose the badge style.
• Swipe down for notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification
panel by swiping down anywhere on the Home screen.
• Rotate to landscape mode: Rotate the Home screen automatically when your
device’s orientation is changed from portrait to landscape.
• About Home screen: View version information.
• Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.
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Easy mode
The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward
visual experience. Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout.
Apps list
1. From Settings, tap
Display > Easy mode.
2. Tap
to enable this feature. The following options appear:
• Touch and hold delay: Set how long it takes for a continuous touch to be
recognized as a touch and hold.
• High contrast keyboard: Choose a keyboard with high contrast colors.
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Status bar
The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on
the left.
Status icons
Battery full
Charging
Mute
Vibrate
Airplane mode
Bluetooth active
Location active
Alarm
Notification icons
Missed calls
Call in progress
New message
Voicemail
New email
Download
Upload
App update
Configure display options for the Status bar.
TIP From Quick settings, tap
More options > Status bar to configure settings for
Status bar notifications.
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Notification panel
For quick access to notifications, settings, and more, simply open the Notification
panel.
Device settings
Quick settings
Notification cards
View the Notification panel
You can access the Notification panel from any screen.
1. Swipe down on the screen to display the Notification panel.
• To open an item, tap it.
• To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or right.
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• To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
• To customize notifications, tap Notification settings.
2. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap
Back to close the
Notification panel.
Quick settings
The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions using Quick settings.
The icons below show the most common settings available in Quick settings. Icon
colors change when enabled and disabled. Other settings may be available on your
device.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
2. Swipe down again from the top of the screen to display Quick settings.
• Tap a quick setting icon to turn it on or off.
• Touch and hold a quick setting icon to open the setting.
Wi-Fi
Sound
Bluetooth
Auto rotate
Airplane mode
Location
Power saving
Dark mode
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Quick settings options
The following options are available in Quick settings.
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Finder: Search the device.
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Power off: Power off and Restart options.
•
Settings: Quickly access the device's settings menu.
•
More options: Reorder Quick settings or change the button layout.
• Device control: Control other devices when supported apps like SmartThings or
Google Home are installed.
• Media output: Access the Media panel and control playback of connected audio
and video devices.
• Brightness slider: Drag to adjust the screen brightness.
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S Pen
The S Pen provides a variety of helpful functions. Use your S Pen to launch apps, take
notes, or draw a picture. Some S Pen functions, such as tapping the touchscreen, may
not work if the device is near a magnet (Galaxy S23 Ultra only).
S Pen button
Remove the S Pen
The S Pen stores in the bottom of your device for convenient access. It also charges
the S Pen so that it can be used for remote functions.
◌Push the S Pen inward to release it, and then slide it out.
NOTE To maintain the water-resistant and dust-resistant features of your device,
make sure the S Pen slot and opening are both kept free of dust and water, and
the pen is securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids.
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Air view
Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content or view information about an item
on the screen. The following Air view features are available:
• Preview an email message before opening it.
• Preview the contents of a photo album or enlarge a picture.
• Preview a video and navigate to a specific scene by hovering over the timeline.
• View the name or description of an icon or a button.
NOTE The preview function is only available when the S Pen’s on-screen pointer is
a solid color.
Air Actions
The S Pen can be used to perform remote functions using the button and movements
or gestures. You can set up shortcuts to your favorite apps, navigate screens on your
devices, complete actions, and more.
The S Pen remote feature is only supported by Samsung-approved S Pens with
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). If the S Pen is too far from the device, or if there is
interference, the S Pen disconnects from the device. The S Pen must be connected for
Air actions to work.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > S Pen > Air actions to enable the
feature.
Hold the S Pen button shortcut
Set a shortcut when you press and hold the S Pen button. By default, this option is set to
launch the Camera app.
1. From Settings, tap
Advanced features > S Pen > Air actions.
2. Tap Press and hold Pen button, and tap
to enable the feature.
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Anywhere actions
Anywhere actions are configurable shortcuts that are accessed by holding the S Pen
button while making one of the following gestures: up, down, left, right, or shake.
These can be accessed from any screen and can include navigation, S Pen features,
or apps.
Action
Gesture
Back
Left to right
Recents
Right to left
Home
Up and down
Smart select
Down and up
Screen write
Zigzag
1. From Settings, tap
Advanced features > S Pen > Air actions.
2. Tap a Gesture icon under Anywhere actions to customize the shortcut.
App actions
You can use your S Pen to do specific actions in certain apps.
1. From Settings, tap
Advanced features > S Pen > Air actions.
2. Tap an app to view the available shortcuts.
3. Tap
to enable the shortcuts while using that app.
General app actions
You can customize some general actions while using camera and media apps not
specified in the app action list.
1. From Settings, tap
Advanced features > S Pen > Air actions.
2. Under General app actions, tap an action to change it.
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Screen off memo
You can write memos without turning on the screen. The screen off memo setting
must be enabled. For more information, see Configure S Pen settings.
1. Detach the S Pen while the screen is off, and write on the screen.
2. Tap an option to customize your memo:
•
Color: Change the pen color.
•
Pen settings: Tap to use the pen tool. Tap again to adjust the line thickness.
•
Eraser: Tap to use the eraser tool. Tap again to erase all.
3. Tap Save to save your memo to the Samsung Notes app.
TIP If the S Pen has already been removed from the device, press the S Pen
button and tap the screen to start a note while the screen is off.
Pin to Always On Display
You can pin or edit a memo on the Always On Display.
1. From your screen off memo, tap
Pin to Always on Display.
2. Tap Pin to Always On Display.
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Air command
Access signature S Pen features from any screen, including Smart select, Screen write,
and Samsung Notes.
Settings
1. Tap
Air command or hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer
appears, and then press the S Pen button once.
2. Tap an option:
•
Create note: Launch a new note in the Samsung Notes app.
•
View all notes: Launch the Samsung Notes app and view a listing of the
notes you have created.
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Smart select: Draw around an area of the screen to collect it in the Gallery
app.
•
Screen write: Capture screenshots and write or draw on them.
•
Live messages: Create a short animated message by drawing or writing
with the S Pen.
•
AR Doodle: Draw interactive doodles using the AR camera feature.
•
Translate: Hover the S Pen over a word to see it translated into another
language and listen to its pronunciation.
•
PENUP: Use the S Pen to draw, color, edit, and share live drawings.
•
Add: Add more apps or functions to the Air command menu.
•
Settings: Customize Air command by configuring apps and functions, and
by changing how the Air command menu appears.
Create note
Launch a new note directly in the Samsung Notes app. For more information, see
Samsung Notes.
◌Tap
Air command >
Create note.
View all notes
Launch the Samsung Notes app and view a listing of the notes you have created.
◌Tap
Air command >
View all notes.
Smart select
The Smart select feature allows you to copy content from any screen. You can then
add it to your Gallery app or share it with your contacts.
1. Tap
Air command >
Smart select.
2. Tap a shape in the menu, and then drag the S Pen to select content. The following
options appear:
•
Pin/Insert: Place a shortcut to the collected content on a Home screen or
insert it into an app.
•
Auto select: Allow Smart select to automatically select content to extract.
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Draw: Draw on the captured content.
•
Extract text: Identify and extract text from the selected content.
•
Share: Choose a sharing method to share your content.
3. Tap
Save.
TIP You can tap
Animation to record an animation or
Pin to screen to
pin the content to your screen using Smart select.
Screen write
Screen write allows you to capture screenshots and write or draw on them.
1. Tap
Air command >
Screen write.
2. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool appears. The following editing
tools are provided:
• Crop: Drag the edges of the screen to crop the captured content.
•
Pen type: Draw on the screenshot. Tap the Pen icon a second time to
change the pen tip, size, and color.
•
Eraser: Erase the writing or drawings on the screenshot.
•
Undo: Reverse the last action
•
Redo: Repeat the last action that was undone.
•
Share: Choose a sharing method to share your content.
•
Scroll capture: Capture any scrollable areas of the screen that may be
hidden.
3. Tap
Save. The content is saved to the Gallery app.
TIP Hold the S Pen button to erase your drawings on the screen memo.
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Live messages
Record an animated drawing or written message.
Format
Thickness
Back
Pen effects
Color
1. Tap
Air command >
Live messages.
2. Select one of the following background options:
l Collection: See all live messages you have created.
l Gallery: Pick an image or video for the background.
l Camera: Capture an image to use for the background.
l Color: Pick a color for the background.
3. Follow the prompts to begin creating your live message.
4. Tap Done to save.
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AR Doodle
Draw interactive doodles on faces or other objects seen through the camera using
augmented reality.
Quick view
Settings
Record
Redo
Brush sound
Pens
Switch cameras
Undo
GIFs
Eraser
Text
1. Tap
Air command >
AR Doodle.
2. Select either the front or rear cameras by tapping
Switch cameras.
3. Position the camera so that your target is in the center of the screen.
4. Use the S Pen to draw a doodle.
• The doodle follows the movements of the face in real-time.
5. Tap
Record to save a video of your AR Doodle.
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Translate
Hover over words with the S Pen to translate them and listen to their pronunciation.
1. Tap
Air command >
Translate.
2. Tap the icon to change between translating a word and translating a phrase:
•
Phrases: Translate an entire phrase.
•
Words: Translate a word.
3. Tap the source and target languages to change them to the desired languages.
4. Hover the S Pen over a word.
• Tap
Sound to hear the word pronounced in the source language.
• Tap
Copy to save the selected text and the translation to your clipboard.
5. Tap
Close to close Translate.
PENUP
Use the S Pen to draw, color, edit, and share live drawings. For more information, see
PENUP.
◌Tap
Air command >
PENUP.
Add shortcuts
You can customize the Air command menu by adding shortcuts to apps and
functions.
1. Tap
Air command >
Add.
2. Tap the apps or functions you would like to add to the Air command menu.
• To remove an app shortcut, tap
Remove.
3. Tap
Navigate up to save your selection.
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Air Command settings
Quickly access apps and S Pen features in a convenience and collapsible menu that
you can drag anywhere on the screen.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > S Pen > Air command to configure the
following settings:
l Menu style: Choose how the Air command menu displays when opened.
l Shortcuts: Choose the shortcuts that are available in Air command.
l Show Air command icon: Display an icon for the Air command menu.
l Open Air command with Pen button: Use the S Pen button to open the Air
command menu.
Configure S Pen settings
Settings for the S Pen can be modified. Options vary by service provider.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > S Pen to configure the following
settings:
l Air actions: Configure how the remote control functions while using apps.
l Air command: Configure the shortcuts, appearance, and behavior of the Air
command menu.
l Air view: Turn Air view on or off.
l S Pen to text: Use the S Pen to write in search fields, address bars, and other
text areas. Your handwriting is converted to text, and you can edit the
converted text with the S Pen.
l When S Pen is removed: Choose what happens when you detach the S Pen.
Choose Open Air command, Create note, or Do nothing.
l Screen off memos: Create Screen off memos by detaching the S Pen while the
screen is turned off and then writing on the screen. Screen off memos are
saved in Samsung Notes.
l Quick notes: Press and hold the S Pen button, then tap the screen twice with
your S Pen to start a new note.
l More S Pen settings: Configure other behaviors for the S Pen, including
connections, sounds, and vibrations.
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l About S Pen: View version information for the S Pen features.
l Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.
Bixby
Bixby is a virtual assistant that learns, evolves, and adapts to you. It learns your
routines, helps you set up reminders based on time and location, and is built in to your
favorite apps. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby for more
information.
◌From a Home screen, press and hold the Side key.
TIP You can also access Bixby from the Apps list.
Bixby Vision
Bixby is integrated with your Camera, Gallery, and Internet apps to give you a deeper
understanding of what you see. It provides contextual icons for translation, QR code
detection, landmark recognition, or shopping.
Camera
Bixby Vision is available on the Camera viewfinder to help understand what you see.
◌From
Camera, tap More > Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.
Gallery
Bixby Vision can be used on pictures and images saved in the Gallery app.
1. From
Gallery, tap a picture to view it.
2. Tap
Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.
Internet
Bixby Vision can help you find out more about an image you find in the Internet app.
1. From
Internet, touch and hold an image until a pop-up menu is displayed.
2. Tap Search with Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.
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Modes and Routines
Set up modes and routines to automatically change your device's settings to match
your activity or situation.
◌From Settings, tap
Modes and Routines for the following pages:
• Modes: Choose a mode based on what you are doing or where you are.
• Routines: Create phone routines based on times or places.
Digital wellbeing and parental controls
You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily view of how
frequently you use apps, how many notifications you receive, and how often you
check your device. You can also set your device to help you wind down before going
to bed.
◌From Settings, tap
Digital Wellbeing and parental controls for the following
features:
• Tap the Dashboard to view the following:
– Screen time: View how long an app has been opened and used each day.
– Notifications received: View how many notifications have been received
from an app each day.
– Times opened/Unlocks: View how many times an app has been opened
each day.
• Screen time goal: Set a screen time goal and view your daily average.
• App timers: Set a daily limit for how long you use each app.
• Driving monitor: Monitor your screen time while connected to your car's
Bluetooth and see which apps you use the most.
• Volume monitor: Choose a sound source to monitor the volume and keep
your ears safe.
• Parental controls: Supervise your children’s digital life with Google’s Family
Link app. You can choose apps, set content filters, keep an eye on screen
time, and set screen time limits.
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Always On Display
View missed calls and message alerts, check the time and date, and view other
customized information without unlocking your device using Always On Display (AOD).
1. From Settings, tap
Lock screen > Always On Display.
2. Tap
to enable the feature, and then set the following options:
• Choose when to show a clock and notifications on the screen when your
device is not in use.
• Clock style: Change the style and color options for the clock on the Lock
screen and Always on Display.
• Show music information: Show music details when the FaceWidgets music
controller is in use.
• Screen orientation: Display the AOD in portrait or landscape mode.
• Auto brightness: Automatically adjust the brightness of Always On Display.
• About Always On Display: View the current software version and license
information.
AOD themes
Apply custom themes for Always On Display.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and tap
Themes > AODs.
• Tap an AOD to preview and download it to My Always On Displays.
2. Tap
Menu > My stuff > AODs to see downloaded themes.
3. Tap an AOD, and then tap Apply.
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Biometric security
Use biometrics to securely unlock your device and log in to accounts.
Face recognition
You can enable Face Recognition to unlock your screen. To use your face to unlock
your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password.
• Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Your device could
be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image.
• Some conditions may affect face recognition, including wearing glasses, hats,
beards, or heavy make-up.
• When registering your face, ensure that you are in a well-lit area and the camera
lens is clean.
1. From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Biometrics > Face recognition.
2. Follow the prompts to register your face.
Face recognition management
Customize how face recognition works.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Biometrics > Face recognition.
• Remove face data: Delete existing faces.
• Add alternative appearance to enhance recognition: Enhance face
recognition by adding an alternative appearance.
• Face unlock: Enable or disable face recognition security.
• Stay on Lock screen until swipe: When you unlock your device with face
recognition, stay on the Lock screen until you swipe the screen.
• Require open eyes: Facial recognition will only recognize your face when
your eyes are open.
• Brighten screen: Increase the screen brightness temporarily so that your
face can be recognized in dark conditions.
• About face recognition: Learn additional information about securing your
device with face recognition.
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Fingerprint scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your
Samsung account. To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must set a
pattern, PIN, or password.
1. From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Biometrics > Fingerprints.
2. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.
Fingerprint management
Add, delete, and rename fingerprints.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Biometrics > Fingerprints for the
following options:
• The list of registered fingerprints is at the top of this list. You can tap a
fingerprint to remove or rename it.
• Add fingerprint: Simply follow the prompts to register another fingerprint.
• Check added fingerprints: Scan your fingerprint to see if it has been
registered.
Fingerprint verification settings
Use fingerprint recognition to verify your identity in supported apps and actions.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Biometrics > Fingerprints.
• Fingerprint unlock: Use your fingerprint for identification when unlocking your
device.
• Fingerprint always on: Scan your fingerprint even when the screen is off.
• Show icon when screen is off: Show the fingerprint icon when the screen
is off.
• Show animation when unlocking: Show an animation when you use
fingerprint verification.
• About fingerprints: Learn additional information about securing your device
with fingerprints.
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Biometrics settings
Configure your preferences for biometric security options.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Biometrics for the following:
• Show unlock transition effect: Show a transition effect when you use
biometrics to unlock your device.
• About unlocking with biometrics: Learn additional information about securing
your device with biometrics.
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Multi window
Multitask by using multiple apps at the same time. Apps that support Multi window™
can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and
adjust the size of their windows.
Split screen control
1. From any screen, tap
Recent apps.
2. Tap the app icon, and then tap Open in split screen view.
3. Tap an app in the other window to add it to the split screen view.
• Drag the middle of the window border to adjust the window size.
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Window controls
The Window controls modify the way app windows are displayed in split screen view.
1. Drag the middle of the window border to resize the windows.
2. Tap the middle of the window border for the following options:
•
Switch window: Swap the two windows.
•
Add app pair to: Create and add an app pair shortcut to the Apps panel on
the Edge screen.
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Edge panels
The Edge panels feature a variety of customizable panels that can be accessed from
the edge of the screen. Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts,
as well as view news, sports, and other information.
Apps panel | Configure Edge panels | Edge panel position and style | About Edge panels
◌From Settings, tap
Display > Edge panels, tap
to enable this feature.
Edge handle
Swipe to the center
of the screen to
open the Edge
panels.
Apps panel
You can add apps to the Apps panel.
1. From any screen, drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until
the Apps panel is displayed.
2. Tap an app or app pair shortcut to open it. You can also tap
All apps for the
complete app list.
l To open additional windows in pop-up view, drag the app icon from the Apps
panel to the open screen.
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To configure Apps panel:
1. From any screen, drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until
the Apps panel is displayed.
2. Tap
Edit to add other apps to the Apps panel.
• To add an app to the Apps panel, find it on the left side of the screen and tap it
to add it to an available space on the right column.
• To create a folder shortcut, drag an app from the left side of the screen on
top of an app in the columns on the right.
• To change the order of the apps on the panel, drag each app to the desired
location.
• To remove an app, tap
Remove.
3. Tap
Back to save changes.
Configure Edge panels
You can customize the Edge panels.
1. From Settings, tap
Display > Edge panels > Panels.
2. The following options are available:
•
Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.
• Edit (if available): Configure individual panels.
•
Search: Find panels that are either installed or available to install.
•
More options:
– Reorder: Change the order of the panels by dragging them to the left or
right.
– Uninstall: Remove a downloaded Edge panel from your device.
– Hide on Lock screen: Choose panels to hide on the Lock screen when a
secure screen lock is set.
• Galaxy Store: Search for and download more Edge panels from Galaxy
Store.
3. Tap
Back to save changes.
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Edge panel position and style
You can change the position of the Edge handle.
◌From Settings, tap
Display > Edge panels > Handle for the following options:
•
Edge handle: Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the
edge of the screen.
• Position: Choose either Right or Left to set which side the Edge screen
displays on.
• Lock handle position: Enable to prevent the handle position from being
moved when touched and held.
• Style: Choose a color for the Edge handle.
• Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge handle.
• Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the Edge handle.
• Width: Drag the slider to adjust the width of the Edge handle.
• Vibrate when handle is touched: Vibrate when the Edge handle is touched.
About Edge panels
You can view the current software version and license information for the Edge
panels feature.
◌From Settings, tap
Display > Edge panels > About Edge panels.
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Enter text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice.
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Toolbar
The toolbar provides quick access to features of the keyboard. Options may vary by
service provider.
◌From the Samsung keyboard, tap
Expand toolbar for the following options:
•
Expression: Explore different types of emojis, GIFs, create custom
combined emojis, and more.
•
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
•
One-handed keyboard: Switch to a layout for one-handed use.
•
Voice input: Use Samsung voice input.
•
Settings: Access keyboard settings.
•
Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text (Galaxy S23 Ultra only).
•
Split keyboard: Change the keyboard to a split version that is separated.
•
Floating keyboard: Change the keyboard to a floating version that can be
moved anywhere on the screen.
•
Search: Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations.
•
Translate: Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them
into another language.
•
Extract text: Identify and extract text from the selected content.
•
Samsung Pass: Use biometrics for quick, secure access to your personal
data and online accounts.
•
Grammarly: Get suggestions from Grammarly as you type.
•
Emojis: Insert an emoji.
•
GIFs: Add animated GIFs.
•
Bitmoji: Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers.
•
Mojitok: Create your own stickers or insert automatically suggested ones.
•
AR Emoji: Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers you can
share.
•
Spotify: Add music from Spotify™.
•
YouTube: Add videos from YouTube.
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•
Keyboard size: Adjust the height and width of the keyboard.
•
Text editing: Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to
cut, copy, and paste.
Configure the Samsung keyboard
Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. Options vary by service provider.
◌From the Samsung keyboard, tap
Settings for the following options:
• Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages
are available on the keyboard.
– To switch between languages, swipe the Space bar left or right.
Smart typing
• Predictive text: As you type see suggested words and phrases.
• Suggest emojis: Include emojis when using predictive text.
• Suggest stickers while typing: View recommended stickers while you are
typing.
• Auto replace: Automatically replace what you type with predictive text
recommendations.
• Suggest text corrections: Underline misspelled words in red and suggest
corrections.
• Text shortcuts: Create shortcuts for frequently used phrases.
• More typing options: Customize additional typing options.
Style and layout
• Keyboard toolbar: View or hide the keyboard toolbar.
• High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and
change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the
background.
• Theme: Choose a theme for your keyboard.
• Mode: Choose between portrait and landscape mode.
• Size and transparency: Adjust the size and transparency of the keyboard.
• Layout: Display numbers and special characters on the keyboard.
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• Font size: Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
• Custom symbols: Change the symbol shortcuts on the keyboard.
Other settings
• Voice input: Configure voice input services and settings.
• Swipe, touch, and feedback: Customize gestures and feedback.
• Handwriting: Customize handwriting options (Galaxy S23 Ultra only).
• S Pen to text: Use the S Pen to write in search fields, address bars, and other
text areas. Your handwriting is converted to text, and you can edit the
converted text with the S Pen (Galaxy S23 Ultra only).
• Save screenshots to clipboard: Enable saving screenshots to the keyboard
clipboard.
• Select third-party content to use: Enable third-party keyboard features.
• Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings and clear
personalized data.
• About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the
Samsung keyboard.
• Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.
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Use Samsung voice input
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
◌From the Samsung keyboard, tap
Voice input and speak your text.
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Camera and Gallery
You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app. Images and
videos are stored in the Gallery, where you can view and edit them.
Camera
Navigate the camera screen | Configure shooting mode | AR Zone | Space Zoom |
Record videos | 360 audio recording | Camera settings
Gallery
View pictures | Edit pictures | Play video | Video brightness | Edit video | Share
pictures and videos | Delete pictures and videos | Group similar images | Take a
screenshot | Screen recorder
Camera
Enjoy a full kit of pro lenses and pro-grade video modes and settings.
◌From Apps, tap
Camera.
TIP Quickly press the Side key twice to open the Camera app.
Shooting modes
Settings
Gallery
Switch cameras
Capture
Zoom
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Navigate the camera screen
Take stunning pictures with your device’s front and rear cameras.
1. From
Camera, set up your shot with the following features:
• Tap the screen where you want the camera to focus.
– When you tap the screen, a brightness scale appears. Drag the slider to
adjust the brightness.
• To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe the screen up
or down.
• To zoom at a precise level, tap 1x and tap an option at the bottom of the
screen. (Only available when using the rear camera.)
• To change to a different shooting mode, swipe the screen right or left.
• To change camera settings, tap
Settings.
2. Tap
Capture.
Configure shooting mode
Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your pictures or choose from
several shooting modes.
◌From
Camera, swipe the screen right and left to change shooting modes.
• Portrait: Adjust the background of your shots for portrait photos.
• Photo: Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for pictures.
• Video: Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for videos.
• More: Choose other available shooting modes. Tap
Add to drag modes
into or out of the shooting modes tray at the bottom of the Camera screen.
– Expert RAW: Download the Expert RAW shooting mode.
– Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and
color tone while taking pictures.
– Pro video: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance,
and color tone while recording videos.
– Single take: Capture multiple pictures and video clips from different angles.
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– Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal
or vertical direction.
– Night: Use this to take photos in low-light conditions, without using the flash.
– Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid colors of food.
– Super slow-mo: Record videos at an extremely high frame rate for viewing
in high quality slow motion. You can play a specific section of each video in
slow motion after recording it.
– Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame rate for viewing in slow motion.
– Hyperlapse: Create a time lapse video by recording at various frame rates.
The frame rate is adjusted depending on the scene being recorded and
the movement of the device.
– Portrait video: Adjust the background of your shots for portrait videos.
– Director's view: Access advanced features such as lock onto a subject in
view, change between different rear camera lenses, and more.
AR Zone
Access all of your Augmented Reality (AR) features in one place.
◌From
Camera, swipe to More, and then tap AR Zone. The following features
are available:
• AR Emoji Studio: Use AR tools to create and customize your My Emoji avatar.
• AR Emoji Camera: Use the camera to create your My Emoji avatar.
• AR Emoji Stickers: Add AR stickers to your My Emoji avatar.
• AR Doodle: Enhance videos by adding line drawings or handwriting to your
environment. AR Doodle tracks faces and space so they move with you.
• Deco Pic: Decorate photos or videos in real time with the camera.
• Quick measure: Measure items in inches or centimeters using your camera.
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Space Zoom
Capture photos using up to 100 times magnification with clarity and accuracy (Galaxy
S23 Ultra only).
1. From
Camera, tap a Zoom shortcut to select a magnification setting.
• When capturing photos at higher magnifications, center your target in the
frame, and tap
Zoom lock for fast and accurate zoom focusing.
2. Tap
Capture.
Record videos
Record smooth lifelike videos using your device.
1. From
Camera, swipe right or left to change the shooting mode to Video.
2. Tap
Record to begin recording a video.
• To take a picture while recording, tap
Capture.
• To temporarily stop recording, tap
Pause. To continue recording,
tap
Resume.
3. Tap
Stop when you are finished recording.
360 audio recording
Capture immersive 3D sound through your Bluetooth headphones (sold separately)
with 360 audio recording.
1. From
Camera, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Advanced video options > 360 audio recording to enable.
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Camera settings
Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your
camera’s settings. Options vary by service provider.
◌From
Camera, tap
Settings for the following options:
Intelligent features
• Scene optimizer: Automatically adjust the color settings of your pictures to
match the subject matter.
• Shot suggestions: Get on-screen guides to help you line up great shots.
• Scan QR codes: Automatically detect QR codes when using the camera.
Pictures
• Swipe Shutter button to: Choose to either take a burst shot or create a GIF
when you swipe the shutter to the nearest edge.
• Watermark: Add a watermark to the bottom left corner of your pictures.
• Advanced picture options: Choose file formats and other saving options.
– High efficiency pictures: Save pictures as high efficiency images to save
space. Some sharing sites may not support this format.
– Pro mode picture format: Select which format to save Pro mode
pictures in.
Selfies
• Save selfies as previewed: Save selfies as they appear in the preview without
flipping them.
Videos
• Auto FPS: Record brighter videos in low-light conditions by automatically
optimizing the frame rate in Video mode.
• Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake to keep the focus steady when the
camera is moving.
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• Advanced video options: Enhance your videos with advanced recording
formats.
– High efficiency videos: Record videos in HEVC format to save space. Other
devices or sharing sites may not support playback of this format.
– High bitrate videos (Pro video): Record videos in higher bit rate with the Pro
video shooting mode.
– HDR10+ videos: Optimize videos by recording in HDR10+. Playback devices
must support HDR10+ video.
– Zoom-in mic: Match the mic zoom to the camera zoom while recording
videos.
– 360 audio recording: Capture immersive 3D sound through your Bluetooth
headphones with 360 audio recording.
General
• Tracking auto-focus: Keep a moving subject in focus.
• Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a picture or video.
• Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to your pictures and videos.
• Shooting methods:
– Press Volume keys to: Use the Volume keys to take pictures, record video,
zoom, or control system volume.
– Voice commands: Take pictures speaking key words.
– Floating shutter button: Add an extra shutter button that you can move
anywhere on the screen.
– Show palm: Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have
your picture taken in a few seconds.
• Settings to keep: Choose whether to launch Camera with the same shooting
mode, selfie angle, and filters as the last time.
• Shutter sound: Play a tone when taking a picture.
• Vibration feedback: Enable vibrations when tapping the screen in the
Camera app.
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Privacy
l Privacy Notice: View Samsung's privacy information.
l Permissions: View required and optional permissions for the Camera app.
Others
l Reset settings: Reset the Camera settings.
l Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.
l About Camera: View app and software information.
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Gallery
Go to the Gallery to look at the all the visual media stored on your device. You can
view, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
◌From Apps, tap
Gallery.
Customize collections
of pictures and videos
View pictures
and videos
Sort images into
custom albums
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View pictures
Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the Gallery app.
1. From
Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.
• To use Bixby Vision on the current picture, tap
Bixby Vision. For more
information, see Bixby.
• To mark the picture as a favorite, tap
Add to Favorites.
• To access the following features, tap
More options:
– Details: View and edit information about the picture.
– Remaster picture: Refine a picture with automatic image
improvements.
– Add portrait effect: Enhance or reduce the visibility of the background in
your portrait photos by dragging the slider.
– Copy to clipboard: Copy the image to paste in another app.
– Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper.
– Move to Secure Folder: Move the picture to a Secure Folder.
– Print: Send the picture to a connected printer.
Edit pictures
Enhance your pictures using the Gallery's editing tools.
1. From
Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a picture to view it, and then tap
Edit for the following options:
•
Auto adjust: Apply automatic adjustments to improve the picture.
•
Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the overall
appearance of the picture.
•
Filters: Add color effects.
•
Tone: Adjust the brightness, exposure, contrast, and more.
•
Decorations: Add text, stickers, or hand drawn content.
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•
More options: Access additional editing features.
• Revert: Undo the changes applied to restore the original picture.
3. Tap Save when finished.
Play video
View the videos stored on your device. You can save videos as favorites, and view
video details.
1. From
Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.
• To mark the video as a favorite, tap
Add to Favorites. The video is added to
Favorites under the Albums tab.
• To access the following features, tap
More options:
– Details: View and edit information about the video.
– Open in Video player: View this video in the default video player.
– Set as wallpaper: Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock screen.
– Move to Secure Folder: Add this video to your Secure Folder.
3. Tap
Play video to play the video.
Video brightness
Enhance the image quality of your videos to enjoy brighter and more vivid colors.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Video brightness and choose an
option.
Edit video
Edit videos stored on your device.
1. From
Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a video to view it.
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Camera and Gallery
3. Tap
Edit to use the following tools:
•
Audio: Adjust the volume levels and add background music to the video.
•
Play: Preview the edited video.
•
Trim: Cut segments of the video.
•
Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the overall
appearance of the video.
•
Filters: Add visual effects to the video.
•
Tone: Adjust the brightness, exposure, contrast, and more
•
Decorations: Add text, stickers, or hand drawn content.
•
More options: Access additional editing features.
• Revert: Undo the changes applied to restore the original video.
4. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted.
Share pictures and videos
Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.
1. From
Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap
More options > Edit and select the pictures or videos you want to share.
3. Tap
Share, and then choose an app or connection to use for sharing your
selection. Follow the prompts.
Delete pictures and videos
Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.
1. From
Gallery, tap
More options > Edit.
2. Tap pictures and videos to select them.
3. Tap
Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Group similar images
Organize pictures and videos in the Gallery by similarity.
1. From
Gallery, tap
Group similar images.
2. Tap
Ungroup similar images to return to the default Gallery view.
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Take a screenshot
Capture an image of your screen. Your device will automatically create a Screenshots
album in the Gallery app.
◌From any screen, press and release the Side and Volume down keys.
Palm swipe to capture a screenshot
Capture an image of the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across it, from side
to side, keeping in contact with the screen.
1. From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Palm swipe to
capture.
2. Tap
to enable this feature.
Screenshot settings
Modify screenshot settings.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder.
l Show toolbar after capturing: Show additional options after you take a
screenshot.
l Delete after sharing from toolbar: Automatically delete screenshots after
they are shared through the screenshot toolbar.
l Hide status and navigation bars: Do not display the status bar or navigation
bars on screenshots.
l Format: Choose if you would like your screenshots to be saved as JPG or
PNG files.
l Save screenshots in: Choose a storage location for your screenshots.
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Screen recorder
Record activities on your device, write notes, and use the camera to record a video
overlay of yourself to share with friends or family.
1. From Quick Settings, tap
Screen recorder.
2. Choose a sound setting, and tap Start recording.
3. A three-second countdown runs before it starts recording. You can tap Skip
countdown to begin recording immediately.
• Tap
Draw to draw on the screen.
• Tap
Pointer to show an icon on the screen when using your S Pen (Galaxy
S23 Ultra only).
• Tap
Selfie video to include a recording from your front camera.
4. Tap
Stop to finish recording. These are automatically saved to the Screen
recordings album in the Gallery.
Screen recorder settings
Control the sound and quality settings for the screen recorder.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder.
l Sound: Choose what sounds to record while using the screen recorder.
l Video quality: Select a resolution. Selecting a higher resolution for higher quality
requires more storage.
l Selfie video size: Drag the slider to set the size of the video overlay.
l Show taps and touches: Enable to indicate screen taps and touches in a
recording.
l Save screen recordings in: Choose a storage location for your screen
recordings.
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Using apps
Samsung apps
Google apps
Microsoft apps
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Using apps
Uninstall or disable apps | Search for apps | Sort apps | Create and use folders | Game
Booster | App settings
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Apps can be downloaded
from Galaxy Store and the Google Play™store.
◌From a Home screen, swipe the screen upward to access the Apps list.
Uninstall or disable apps
Installed apps can be removed from your device. Some apps that are preloaded
(available on your device by default) can only be disabled. Disabled apps are turned
off and hidden from the Apps list.
◌From Apps, touch and hold an app, and tap Uninstall/Disable.
Search for apps
If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From Apps, tap Search, and enter a word or words. As you type, matching apps
and settings appear as results on the screen.
2. Tap a result to go to that app.
TIP You can customize the search settings by tapping
More options > Settings.
Sort apps
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.
◌From Apps, tap
More options > Sort for the following sorting options:
• Custom order: Arrange apps manually.
• Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.
TIP When apps are arranged manually (Custom order), empty icon spaces
can be removed by tapping
More options > Clean up pages.
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Create and use folders
You can make folders to organize App shortcuts on the Apps list.
1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another
app shortcut until it is highlighted.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
• Folder name: Name the folder.
•
Palette: Change the folder color.
•
Add apps: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them, and
then tap Done.
3. Tap
Back to close the folder.
Copy a folder to a Home screen
You can copy a folder to a Home screen.
◌From Apps, touch and hold a folder, and tap
Add to Home.
Delete a folder
When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts return to the Apps list.
1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to delete.
2. Tap
Delete folder, and confirm when prompted.
Game Booster
Get optimized performance while playing games based on your usage. Block
notifications and enable features to improve your gaming experience.
◌While playing a game, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to view the
navigation bar. The following options are seen on the far right and left sides:
•
Touch protection: Lock the screen to prevent accidental taps. This is
the default option.
•
Game Booster: Configure other options, including performance
monitoring and blocking the navigation bar, screen touches, and
screenshots.
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App settings
Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.
◌From Settings, tap
Apps. Tap an option to customize:
• Choose default apps: Choose which apps to use for making calls, sending
messages, going to websites, and more.
• Samsung app settings: View a list of Samsung apps and customize their
settings.
• Your apps: Tap an app to view and update information about its privacy and
usage settings. Options vary by app.
TIP To reset app options that have been changed, tap
More options > Reset app
preferences.
Samsung apps
The following apps may be preloaded or downloaded over-the-air to your device
during setup. Apps can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play™store.
Options may vary by service provider.
AR Zone | Bixby | Galaxy Store | Galaxy Wearable | Game Launcher | PENUP | Samsung
Free | Samsung Global Goals | Samsung Members | Samsung TV Plus | Samsung Wallet |
Smart Switch | SmartThings | Tips | Calculator | Calendar | Clock | Contacts | Internet |
Messages | My Files | Phone | Samsung Health | Samsung Notes
AR Zone
Access all of your Augmented Reality (AR) features in one place.
For more information, see AR Zone.
Bixby
Bixby displays customized content based on your interactions. Bixby learns from your
usage patterns and suggests content you may like.
For more information, see Bixby.
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Galaxy Store
Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung
account is required to download from Galaxy Store.
Wear Galaxy Wearable
Connect your device to your Samsung Watch using this application.
For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/galaxy-wearable-
watch.
Game Launcher
Automatically arrange all your games in one place. For more information on Game
Launcher, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-launcher.
TIP If Game Launcher is not seen in the Apps list, then from Settings, tap
Advanced features > Game Launcher, and then tap
.
PENUP
Share photos, comment on other creations, or just browse through the pages for
something to add to your personal collection (Galaxy S23 Ultra only). This community
brings together anyone that uses the S Pen to draw, sketch, scribble or paint.
Samsung Free
Access live TV shows, news and articles from numerous sources, and interactive
games entirely free of charge.
Samsung Global Goals
Learn more about the Global Goals initiative and contribute towards donations that
support these causes with ads from this app.
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Samsung Members
Get more and do more from your Galaxy device. Enjoy DIY support tools and exclusive
experiences and content — for Samsung members only. Samsung Members may be
preloaded on your device, or you can download and install it from Galaxy Store or the
Google Play store.
Samsung TV Plus
Enjoy free news, entertainment, and more on your Samsung TV and mobile devices.
Samsung Wallet
Samsung Wallet lets you make payments with your device. It is accepted almost
anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card. A Samsung account is required.
Smart Switch
Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and other content from your old
device. For more information, see Bring data from an old device.
SmartThings
SmartThings allows you to control, automate, and monitor your home environment
through a mobile device to fit your specific needs. You can use the app to connect
multiple devices at once or one device at a time. Check the status of your devices by
looking at the dashboard.
NOTE Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the
Samsung warranty; contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support.
Tips
View tips and techniques as well as the user manual for your device.
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Calculator
The Calculator app features both basic and scientific math functions, as well as a unit
converter.
History
View past
calculations.
Unit converter
Convert between
measurements.
Scientific mode
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Calendar
The Calendar app can be connected to your various online accounts to consolidate
all your calendars in one place.
Tap to view event
Navigation drawer
Add detailed event
Go to today’s date
Stickers
Search
Write (Galaxy S23
Ultra only)
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Add calendars
Add your accounts to the Calendar app.
1. From
Calendar, tap
Navigation drawer.
2. Tap Manage calendars >
Add account and select an account type.
3. Enter your account information and follow the prompts.
TIP Accounts may also support email, contacts, and other features.
Calendar alert style
Alerts from the Calendar app can be set to different styles.
1. From
Calendar, tap
Navigation drawer >
Calendar settings > Alert style.
The following options are available:
• Light: Receive a notification and hear a short sound.
• Medium: Get a full screen alert and hear a short sound.
• Strong: Get a full-screen alert and ring sound that persist until dismissed.
2. Depending on the alert style selected above, the following sound options are
available:
• Short sound: Choose the alert sound for Light or Medium alert styles.
• Long sound: Choose the alert sound for the Strong alert style.
Create an event
Use your Calendar to create events.
1. From
Calendar, tap
Add detailed event to add an event.
2. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save.
Delete an event
Delete events from your Calendar.
1. From
Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to edit it.
2. Tap
Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms.
Turn alarm on or off
Add alarm
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Alarm
Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring alarms and choose options for how to
be notified.
1. From
Clock, tap
Add alarm.
2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
• Time: Set a time for the alarm.
• Day: Choose the days for this alarm.
• Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
• Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the alarm and drag the slider to set
the volume of the alarm.
• Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert.
• Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while
snoozing.
3. Tap Save to save the alarm.
TIP To add your sleep schedule, create a bedtime reminder, and automatically
put your device in Sleep mode, tap
More options > Set Sleep mode schedule.
Delete an alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From
Clock, touch and hold an alarm.
2. Tap
Delete.
Alert settings
You can set the device to vibrate for alarms and timers whether the Sound mode is
set to Mute or Vibrate.
1. From
Clock, tap
More options > Settings.
2. Tap Silence alarms when system sound is off to enable the feature.
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Alarm settings
You can receive notifications for upcoming alarms.
1. From
Clock, tap
More options > Settings.
2. Tap Upcoming alarm notification to choose the number of minutes before an
upcoming alarm.
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World clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the
globe.
Location
Center the globe on
your current
location.
City
View the current
time and add to
your list of cities.
Search
Find a particular
place.
Globe
Drag to spin and
see times around
the world.
1. From
Clock, tap World clock.
2. Tap
Add city.
3. Drag the globe to spin it, tap the city you want, and then tap Add.
• To remove a city, touch and hold it, and tap
Delete.
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Time zone converter
Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see what the local times would be in the
other listed cities.
1. From
Clock, tap World clock.
2. Tap
More options > Time zone converter.
3. Tap
Menu to choose a different city.
• To add a city to the list, tap
Add city.
4. Swipe the hours, minutes, and period (AM or PM) on the clock to set a time. Local
times for the other cities listed are automatically updated.
• To return the clock to the current time, tap Reset.
Weather settings
Show weather information on your World clock.
1. From
Clock, tap World clock.
2. Tap
More options > Settings > Show weather to enable or disable weather
information.
3. Tap Temperature to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second.
1. From
Clock, tap Stopwatch.
2. Tap Start to begin timing.
• To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.
3. Tap Stop to end timing.
• To continue timing after stopping the clock, tap Resume.
• To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap Reset.
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Timer
Set a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From
Clock, tap Timer.
2. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the Timer.
3. Tap Start to begin the Timer.
• To temporarily stop the Timer, tap Pause. To continue, tap Resume.
• To stop and reset the Timer, tap Delete.
Preset timer
Name and save preset timers.
1. From
Clock, tap Timer >
More options > Add preset timer.
2. Configure the countdown time and timer name.
3. Tap Add to save the timer.
• To edit a saved preset timer, tap
More options > Edit preset timers.
Timer options
You can customize the Timer options.
1. From
Clock, tap Timer.
2. Tap
More options > Settings.
• Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own.
• Vibration: Enable vibration for the timer.
• Show mini timer: Show a pop-up window of the timer when the Clock app is
minimized.
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Other settings
View and configure settings for all Clock tools.
◌From
Clock, tap
More options > Settings.
• Permissions: View required and optional permissions for the Clock app.
• Customization Service: Sign in to your Samsung account to customize
personal content in supported apps.
• Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.
• About Clock: View the current software version and check for updates.
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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize with personal accounts
added to your device. Accounts may also support email, calendars, and other
features.
Add profile picture
Add, delete, and
expand fields
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Create a contact
1. From
Contacts, tap
Create contact.
2. Enter details for the contact, and then tap Save.
Edit a contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete information, or you
can add more fields to the contact’s list of information.
1. From
Contacts, tap a contact.
2. Tap
Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information.
4. Tap Save.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are grouped at the top of your contact list
and easily accessible from other apps.
1. From
Contacts, tap a contact.
2. Tap
Favorites to mark the contact as a favorite.
• To remove the contact from Favorites, tap
Favorites.
Share a contact
Share a contact with others by using various sharing methods and services.
1. From
Contacts, tap a contact.
2. Tap
Share.
3. Tap either vCard file (VCF) or Text.
4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
TIP When viewing a contact, tap
More > QR code to quickly share the
information with friends or family. The QR code automatically updates when you
change the contact information fields.
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Show contacts when sharing content
Share content directly with your contacts from within any app. Once enabled, your
frequent contacts are displayed in the Share window.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Show contacts when sharing content,
and tap
to enable the feature.
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts.
Create a group
Create your own contact groups.
1. From
Contacts, tap
Show navigation menu > Groups.
2. Tap Create group, and then tap fields to enter information about the group:
• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
• Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the group.
• Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done.
3. Tap Save.
Add or remove group contacts
Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.
◌From
Contacts, tap
Show navigation menu > Groups, and then tap a group.
• To remove a contact, touch and hold a contact to select it, and then tap
Remove.
• To add a contact, tap
Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts you
want to add. When finished, tap Done > Save.
Send a message to a group
Send a text message to members of a group.
1. From
Contacts, tap
Show navigation menu > Groups, and then tap a group.
2. Tap More options > Send message.
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Send an email to a group
Send an email to members of a group.
1. From
Contacts, tap
Show navigation menu > Groups, and then tap a group.
2. Tap More options > Send email.
3. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all, and then tap Done.
• Only group members that have an email address in their records are
displayed.
4. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.
Delete a group
Delete a group you have created.
1. From
Contacts, tap
Show navigation menu > Groups, and then tap a group.
2. Tap
More options > Delete group.
• To only delete the group, tap Delete group only.
• To delete the group and the contacts in the group, tap Delete group and
move members to the trash.
Manage contacts
You can import or export contacts, as well as link multiple contacts into one contact
entry.
Merge contacts
Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into one contact by linking
entries into a single contact.
1. From
Contacts, tap
Show navigation menu > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Merge contacts. Contacts with duplicate phone numbers, email addresses,
and names will be listed together.
3. Tap the contacts to select them, and tap Merge.
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Import contacts
Import contacts to your device as vCard files (VCF).
1. From
Contacts, tap
Show navigation menu > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Import contacts and follow the prompts.
Export contacts
Export contacts from your device as vCard files (VCF).
1. From
Contacts tap
Show navigation menu > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Export contacts and follow the prompts.
Sync contacts
Keep all of your contacts up to date in all of your accounts.
1. From
Contacts tap
Show navigation menu > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Sync contacts.
Delete contacts
Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.
1. From
Contacts, touch and hold a contact to select it.
• You can also tap other contacts to select them for deletion.
2. Tap
Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Emergency contacts
Emergency contacts can be called even when your device is locked.
◌From Settings, tap
Safety and emergency > Emergency contacts.
• Add member: Choose contacts on your phone as your emergency contacts.
• Show on Lock screen: Show emergency contacts on the Lock screen for
quick access in an emergency.
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Internet
Samsung Internet is a simple, fast, and reliable web browser for your device.
Experience more secure Web browsing features that allow you to browse faster,
protect your privacy, and enhance your browsing experience.
Access Bookmarks
Reload webpage
Add to Bookmarks
Navigate
Access Tabs
TIP Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-internet for more
information.
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Browser tabs
Use tabs to view multiple webpages at the same time.
◌From
Internet, tap
Tabs > New tab.
• To close a tab, tap
Tabs >
Close tab.
Create a Bookmark
Bookmark your favorite webpages to quickly access them.
◌From
Internet, tap
Add to bookmarks to save the open webpage.
Open a Bookmark
Quickly launch a webpage from the Bookmarks page.
1. From
Internet, tap
Bookmarks.
2. Tap a bookmark entry.
Save a webpage
There are several options to save a webpage in the Samsung Internet app.
◌From
Internet, tap
Tools > Add page to for the following options:
• Bookmarks: Add the webpage to your Bookmark list.
• Quick access: View a list of commonly accessed or saved webpages.
• Home screen: Create a shortcut to the webpage on your Home screen.
• Saved pages: Save the webpage content on your device so that you can
access it offline.
View history
To view a list of recently visited webpages:
◌From
Internet, tap
Tools > History.
TIP To clear your browsing history, tap
More options > Clear history.
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Share pages
Webpages can be shared with your contacts.
◌From
Internet, tap
Tools > Share, and follow the prompts.
Secret mode
Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history,
and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a darker shade
than the normal tab windows.
Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab.
1. From
Internet, tap
Tabs > Turn on Secret mode.
2. Tap Start to begin browsing in Secret mode.
Secret mode settings
Require a password or biometric lock to use Secret mode.
1. From
Internet, tap
Tabs.
2. Tap
More options > Secret mode settings for the following options:
• Use password: Create a password to enable Secret mode and use
biometrics.
• Reset Secret mode: Erase your Secret mode data and restore defaults.
Turn off Secret mode
Disable Secret mode and return to normal browsing.
◌From
Internet, tap
Tabs > Turn off Secret mode.
Internet settings
Modify settings associated with using the Internet app.
◌From
Internet, tap
Tools > Settings.
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Messages
Keep in touch with your contacts by using the Messages app to share photos, send
emojis, or just say a quick hello. Options may vary by service provider.
◌From
Messages, tap
Compose new message.
Record voice
message
Add an attachment
Open More options
Message search
To quickly locate a message, use the search feature.
1. From
Messages, tap
Search.
2. Enter keywords in the Search field, and then tap
Search on the keyboard.
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Delete conversations
You can remove your conversion history by deleting conversations.
1. From
Messages, tap
More options > Delete.
2. Tap each conversation you want to delete.
3. Tap
Delete all, and confirm when prompted.
Emergency messaging
Send a message with pictures and audio to your emergency contacts.
◌From Settings, tap
Safety and emergency > Emergency SOS. Enable to start
the following actions by pressing the Side key five times:
• Countdown: Choose the number of seconds before activating emergency
actions.
• Make emergency call: Choose the number to dial for an emergency call.
• Share info with emergency contacts: Enable to send your location to your
emergency contacts.
TIP You can also activate Emergency SOS by pressing the Side and Volume down
keys, and then tapping
Emergency call.
Emergency sharing
Send a message with pictures and audio to your emergency contacts.
1. From Settings, tap
Safety and emergency > Emergency sharing. Choose what
to send to your emergency contacts if you need help:
• Attach pictures: Take and send pictures from your front and rear cameras.
• Attach audio recording: Record and send five seconds of audio.
2. Tap Start emergency sharing to send your selected media to your emergency
contacts.
Message settings
Configure the settings for text and multimedia messages.
◌From
Messages, tap More options > Settings.
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Emergency alerts
Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other situations. There is no
charge for receiving an Emergency alert.
◌From Settings, tap
Safety and emergency > Wireless Emergency Alerts to
customize notifications for emergency alerts.
TIP You can also access Emergency alerts in Notifications. From Settings, tap
Notifications > Advanced settings > Wireless Emergency Alerts.
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My Files
View and manage files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and
sound clips. You can also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts.
Search
Storage locations
Additional
locations, such as
cloud accounts,
are displayed
here if supported.
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File groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups:
• Recent files: View recently accessed files.
– This option is displayed if one or more files have been accessed recently.
• Categories: View your files based on the file type.
• Storage: View files saved on your device and cloud accounts.
– Cloud accounts vary depending on the services you sign in to.
• Analyze storage: See what’s taking up space in your storage.
My Files settings
Use My Files settings to customize your file management options and more. Options
may vary by service provider.
◌From
My Files, tap
More options > Settings for the following options:
• Cloud accounts: Connect to and manage your cloud services.
• File management: Customize how files are displayed, deleted, and access
mobile data.
• Analyze storage: Choose a file size to flag when analyzing storage.
• Privacy: View the permissions for My Files.
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Phone
The Phone app does more than just make telephone calls. Explore the advanced
calling features. Contact your service provider for more information. The actual
appearance of the Phone app screen and available options varies by service
provider.
Access voicemail
Make a video call
Make a call
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Calls
The Phone app allows you to make and answer calls from the Home screen, Recents
tab, Contacts and more.
Make a call
Use your phone to make and answer calls from a Home screen.
◌From
Phone, enter a number on the keypad and tap
Call.
• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
Make a call from Recents
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log.
1. From
Phone, tap Recents to display a list of recent calls.
2. Tap a contact, and then tap
Call.
Make a call from Contacts
Call a contact from the Contacts app.
◌From
Contacts, swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the
contact.
Answer a call
When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone number or name is
displayed. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.
◌On the incoming call screen, drag
Answer to the right to answer the call.
TIP On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap
Answer to answer the call.
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Decline a call
You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is
displayed for the incoming call.
◌On the incoming call screen, drag
Decline to the left to reject the call and send
it to your voicemail.
TIP On the incoming pop-up screen, tap
Decline to reject the call and send it
to your voicemail.
Decline with a message
You can choose to decline an incoming call with a text message response.
◌On the incoming call screen, drag Send message upward and select a message.
TIP On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Send message and select a
message.
End a call
◌Tap
End call when you are ready to end your call.
Actions while on a call
You can adjust call volume, switch to a headset or speaker, and even multitask while
on a call.
◌Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume.
Switch to headset or speaker
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a Bluetooth® headset (not included).
◌Tap
Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker or tap
Bluetooth to
hear the caller using a Bluetooth headset.
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Multitask
If you exit the call screen to use another app, your active call is indicated in the Status
bar.
To return to the call screen:
◌Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and tap the call.
To end a call while multitasking:
◌Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap
End call.
Call background
Select a picture or video to show when you make or receive a call.
◌From
Phone, tap
More options > Settings > Call background for the following
options:
• Layout: Choose how to show caller info when the person has a profile picture.
• Background: Choose a photo to display during a call.
Call pop-up settings
When calls are received while using other apps, they can be displayed as pop-ups.
◌From
Phone, tap
More options > Settings > Call display while using apps. The
following options are available:
• Full screen: Display an incoming call in the full screen Phone app.
• Small pop-up: Display an incoming call as a pop-up at the top of the screen.
• Mini pop-up: Display an incoming call as a smaller pop-up.
• Keep calls in pop-up: Enable this option to keep calls in the pop-up after they
are answered .
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Manage calls
Your calls are recorded in a call log. You can set up speed dials, block numbers, and
use voicemail.
Call log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call
log.
◌From
Phone, tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in
your Contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.
Save a contact from a recent call
Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list.
1. From
Phone, tap Recents.
2. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts
list, and tap Add to contacts.
3. Tap Create new contact or Update existing contact.
Delete call records
To delete Call log entries:
1. From
Phone, tap Recents.
2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.
3. Tap
Delete.
Block a number
By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to
your voicemail, and messages are not received.
1. From
Phone, tap Recents.
2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list, and then tap
Details.
3. Tap
Block, or
More > Block contact and confirm when prompted.
TIP You can also modify your Block list in Settings. From
Phone, tap
More
options > Settings > Block numbers.
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Speed dial
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number.
1. From
Phone, tap Keypad >
More options > Speed dial numbers. The Speed
dial numbers screen displays the reserved speed dial numbers.
2. Tap an unassigned number.
• Tap
Menu to select a different Speed dial number than the next one in
sequence.
• Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.
3. Type in a name or number, or tap
Add from Contacts to assign a contact to
the number.
• The selected contact is displayed in the Speed dial number box.
Make a call with Speed dial
You can make a call using Speed dial.
◌From
Phone, touch and hold the Speed dial number.
• If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long, enter the first digits, and
then hold the last digit.
Remove a Speed dial number
You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1. From
Phone, tap
More options > Speed dial numbers.
2. Tap
Delete by the contact you want to remove from Speed dial.
Emergency calls
You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the
phone’s service status. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an
emergency call.
1. From
Phone, enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America)
and tap Call.
2. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to most in-call
features.
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TIP The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked,
allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency. When
accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is accessible
to the caller. The rest of the phone remains secured.
Phone settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with the Phone app.
◌From
Phone, tap
More options > Settings.
Optional calling services
Your wireless service provider and service plan may support the following calling
services.
Place a multi-party call
Make another call while a call is in progress. Options may vary by service provider.
1. From the active call, tap
Add call to dial the second call.
2. Dial the new number and tap
Call. When the call is answered:
• Tap
Swap or the On hold number to switch between the two calls.
• Tap
Merge to hear both callers at once (multi-conferencing).
Video calls
To make Video calls:
◌Tap
Phone, enter a number, and then tap
Meet or
Video call or
Video call.
NOTE Not all devices support video calling. The receiver has the option to accept
the video call or answer the call as a regular voice call.
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Video call effects
Blur or customize your background during a video call in available apps.
1. From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Video call effects.
2. Tap
to enable this feature.
3. Choose an available option:
l Background color: Automatically adjust your virtual background to a solid
color based on your surroundings.
l Background image: Select an image from your photos to use as your video
call background.
Wi-Fi calling
Make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From
Phone, tap
More options > Settings > Wi-Fi calling.
2. Tap
to enable this feature.
3. Follow the prompts to set up and configure Wi-Fi calling.
Real Time Text (RTT)
Type back and forth in real time with the other person while on a call.
You can use RTT whenever you are calling someone whose phone also supports RTT
or is connected to a teletypewriter (TTY) device. The RTT icon appears on all incoming
RTT calls.
1. From
Phone, tap
More options > Settings.
2. Tap Real time text for the following options:
• RTT call button: Choose a visibility option for the RTT call button.
– Visible during calls: Show the RTT call button only during calls.
– Always visible: Show the RTT call button on the keypad and during calls.
• Use external TTY keyboard: Hide the RTT keyboard when an external
TTY keyboard is connected.
• TTY mode: Choose the preferred TTY mode for the keyboard in use.
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Samsung Health
Use Samsung Health™to plan, track various aspects of daily life contributing to
well-being such as physical activity, diet, and sleep. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-health.
NOTE The information gathered from this device, Samsung Health, or related
software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or
in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
The accuracy of the information and data provided by this device and its related
software, may be affected by factors such as environmental conditions, specific
activity performed while using/wearing the device, settings of the device, user
configuration/user-provided information, and other end-user interactions.
Before you start exercising
Although the Samsung Health application is a great companion to your exercise
routine, it is always best to make sure you consult with your physician before
beginning any exercise regimen. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk
walking, is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor
before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following
conditions:
• Heart disease; Asthma or lung disease; Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease; and
Arthritis.
Before beginning your exercise regimen check with your doctor if you have
symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as:
• Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity;
• Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
• Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to
bed;
• Ankle swelling, especially at night;
• A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat;
• Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes away when you rest.
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It is recommended that before engaging in an exercise routine, you consult with your
doctor or medical practitioner. If you are unsure of your health status, have several
health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before starting
a new exercise program.
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Samsung Notes
Use Samsung Notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice
recordings, and music. You can share your notes easily using social networking
services.
Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to learn more.
Set text options
Insert
Assign a title
Navigate up
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Create notes
Add text, images, voice recordings and more.
1. From
Samsung Notes, tap
Add.
2. Use the text options to create content.
Voice recordings
Create annotated voice recordings perfect for lectures or meetings. Take notes while
recording audio. Playback is synced to scroll to the corresponding text.
1. From
Samsung Notes, tap
Add.
2. Tap
Insert > Voice recording.
3. Use the text options to create content while audio is being recorded.
Edit notes
Make edits to notes you create.
1. From
Samsung Notes, tap a note to view it.
2. Tap
Edit and make changes.
3. When you are finished, tap
Navigate up.
Notes options
You can edit, sort, or manage notes.
◌From
Samsung Notes, the following options are available:
•
Import PDF: Open a PDF in Samsung Notes.
•
Search: Search for a keyword.
•
More options:
– Edit: Select notes to share, delete, save as file, lock, or move.
– View: Switch between Grid, List, or Simple list.
– Pin favorites to top: Keep notes marked as your favorites at the top of the
main page.
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Notes menu
You can view your notes by category.
◌From
Samsung Notes, tap
Show navigation menu for the following options:
•
Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes app.
• All notes: View all notes.
• Shared notebooks: View notebooks shared with your contacts through your
Samsung account.
• Trash: View deleted notes for up to 15 days.
• Folders: View notes by groups.
• Manage folders: Add, remove, and organize folders.
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Google apps
The following Google apps may be preloaded on your device. Apps can be
downloaded from the Google Play™store.
Chrome | Drive | Gmail | Google | Google TV | Maps | Meet | Messages | Photos | Play
Store | YouTube | YT Music
Chrome
Browse the Internet with Chrome™and bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and address
bar data from your computer to your mobile device.
Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your Google Drive™cloud account.
Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Google’s web-based email service.
Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.
Find online content with tools that learn what interests you. Turn on your personalized
feed to receive customized content.
Visit support.google.com/websearch to learn more.
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Google TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can also view videos
saved on your device.
Visit support.google.com/googletv to learn more.
Maps
Get directions and other location-based information. You must enable location
services to use Google Maps. For more information, see Location.
Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.
Meet
Make cross-platform video calls on phones and tablets, smart devices, and on the
web.
Visit support.google.com/meet to learn more.
Messages
Send and receive messages over Wi-Fi or data with Google's official app for texting
and chat.
Visit support.google.com/messages to learn more.
Photos
Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with
Google Photos™.
Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more.
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Play Store
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in the
Google Play store.
Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.
Wallet
Pay with your Android phone at participating stores and within mobile apps with
Google Wallet.
Visit support.google.com/wallet to learn more.
YouTube
Watch and upload YouTube™videos right from your device.
Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more.
YT Music
Stream and browse playlists, albums, and artists from YouTube Music.
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Microsoft apps
The following Microsoft apps may be preloaded on your device. Apps can be
downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play store.
Outlook | Microsoft 365 | OneDrive
Outlook
Access email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and more in Outlook. See Add an Outlook
account. Visit support.office.com/en-us/article/outlook-for-ios-and-android-help-
cd84214e-a5ac-4e95-9ea3-e07f78d0cde6 to learn more.
Add attachment
Send message
Show formatting
options
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Microsoft 365
Enjoy the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft
365 app.
OneDrive
Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more in your free online OneDrive®
account—accessible from your personal computer, tablet, or phone.
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Settings
Access Settings
Connections
Sounds and vibration
Notifications
Display
Lock screen and security
Accounts
Device maintenance
Accessibility
Other settings
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Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device settings.
y From a Home screen, swipe down and tap
Settings.
y From Apps, tap
Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can search for it.
1. From Settings, tap
Search, and enter keywords.
2. Tap an entry to go to that setting.
Connections
Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other
devices.
Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | NFC and payment | Ultra-wideband | Airplane mode | SIM manager |
Mobile networks | Data usage | Mobile hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning |
Connect to a printer | Virtual Private Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet | Network lock
status | Connected devices
Wi-Fi
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network to access the Internet without using
your mobile data.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap
to turn on Wi-Fi and
scan for available networks.
2. Tap a network, and enter a password if required.
3. Tap Connect.
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Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network
If the Wi-Fi network you want is not listed after a scan, you can still connect to it by
entering the information manually. Ask the Wi-Fi network administrator for the name
and password before you begin.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap
to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap
Add network at the bottom of the list.
3. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: Type the exact name of the network.
• Security: Select a security option from the list, and enter the password if
required.
• Password: Enter the network password.
• Hidden network: Add a hidden network.
• View more: Define other advanced options, such as IP and Proxy settings.
4. Tap Save.
TIP Tap
Scan QR code to connect to a Wi-Fi network by using your device’s
camera to scan a QR code.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi to share data between devices.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap
to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap
More options > Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Tap a device, and then follow the prompts to connect.
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct
Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device.
◌From Settings, tap
Connections > Wi-Fi >
More options > Wi-Fi Direct. Tap a
device to disconnect it.
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Intelligent Wi-Fi settings
You can configure connections to various types of Wi-Fi networks and hotspots,
manage saved networks and look up your device's network addresses. Options may
vary by service provider.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap
to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap
More options > Intelligent Wi-Fi for the following options:
• Switch to mobile data: When enabled, your device will switch to mobile data
whenever the Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi signal is strong, it
switches back to Wi-Fi.
• Switch to better Wi-Fi networks: Automatically switch to faster or more stable
Wi-Fi networks.
• Turn Wi-Fi on/off automatically: Turn on Wi-Fi in frequently-used locations.
• Show network quality info: Display network information (such as speed and
stability) in the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
• Prioritize real-time data: Give network priority to games, video calls, and
other tasks that are sensitive to lag.
• Detect suspicious networks: Get notified when suspicious activity is detected
on the current Wi-Fi network.
• Wi-Fi power saving mode: Enable Wi-Fi traffic analysis to reduce battery
usage.
• Auto Hotspot connection: Automatically connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot when
detected.
• Intelligent Wi-Fi: View the Intelligent Wi-Fi version.
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Advanced Wi-Fi settings
You can configure connections to various types of Wi-Fi networks and hotspots,
manage saved networks and look up your device's network addresses. Options may
vary by service provider.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap
to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap
More options > Advanced settings for the following options:
• Sync with Samsung Cloud/account: Sync Wi-Fi profiles with your Samsung
account.
• Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Alert me that Wi-Fi is available when opening apps.
• Network notification /Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications when open
networks in range are detected.
• Manage networks: View saved Wi-Fi networks and configure whether to auto
reconnect to or forget individual networks.
• Wi-Fi on/off history: View apps that have recently turned your Wi-Fi on or off.
• Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi networks that support
Hotspot 2.0.
• Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates.
Bluetooth
You can pair your device to other Bluetooth-enabled devices, like Bluetooth
headphones or a Bluetooth-enabled vehicle infotainment system. Once a pairing is
created, the devices remember each other and can exchange information without
having to enter the passkey again.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap
to turn on
Bluetooth.
2. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.
TIP When sharing a file, tap
Bluetooth to use this feature.
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Rename a paired device
You can rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap
to turn on
Bluetooth.
2. Tap
Settings next to the device name, and then tap Rename.
3. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Unpair from a Bluetooth device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each
other and you will need to pair with the device again in order to connect to it.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap
to turn on
Bluetooth.
2. Tap
Settings next to the device, and then tap Unpair.
3. Tap Unpair to confirm.
Advanced Bluetooth settings
Additional Bluetooth features are available in the Advanced menu. Options may vary
by service provider.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Bluetooth.
2. Tap Advanced settings or
More options > Advanced settings for the following
options:
l Sync with Samsung Cloud/account: Sync files transferred through Bluetooth
with your Samsung account.
l Music Share: Let friends play music on your Bluetooth speaker or headphones.
l Ringtone sync: Use the ringtone set on your device when you receive calls
through a connected Bluetooth device.
l Bluetooth control history: View apps that have used Bluetooth recently.
l Block pairing requests: Add devices to block pairing requests.
l Bluetooth scan history: View which apps have recently scanned for nearby
Bluetooth devices and manage Bluetooth features for apps.
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Dual audio
You can play audio from your device to two connected Bluetooth audio devices.
1. Connect Bluetooth audio devices to your device.
2. From the Notification panel, tap Media output.
3. Under Audio output, tap
next to each audio device to play audio to them (up
to two devices).
NFC and payment
Near Field Communication (NFC) allows you to communicate with another device
without connecting to a network. This technology is used by Android Beam and
certain payment apps. The device that you are transferring to needs to support NFC,
and it needs to be within four centimeters of your device.
◌From Settings, tap
Connections > NFC and contactless payments, and then
tap
to turn on this feature.
Tap and pay
Use an NFC payment app to make payments by touching your device to a compatible
credit card reader.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > NFC and contactless payments, and then
tap
to turn on NFC.
2. Tap Contactless payments to see the default payment app.
• To use another payment app, tap an available app to choose it.
• To use a payment app that is open, tap Pay with currently open app.
• To set another payment service as the default, tap Others, and then tap the
service you prefer.
Ultra-wideband
Identify the precise location of nearby devices. Options may vary by service provider.
◌From Settings, tap
Connections > Ultra-wideband (UWB) to enable this
function.
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Airplane mode
Airplane mode turns off all network connections including calling, texting, mobile data,
Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. While Airplane mode is enabled, you can turn on Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth in Settings or from the Quick settings panel.
◌From Settings, tap
Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap
to enable
this feature.
NOTE The use of mobile devices on an aircraft or a ship may be subject to federal
and local guidelines and restrictions. Airplane mode will disable all network
connectivity. Ultra-wideband (UWB) is not permitted aboard aircraft or ships and
can be turned off by use of Airplane mode. Check with appropriate authorities
and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your
device.
SIM manager
Your wireless service providerand service plan may support the ability to use a dual
SIM (two physical SIM cards) or an eSIM (embedded SIM) so that you can manage two
mobile accounts without carrying two devices. Options may vary by service provider.
Devices that support dual SIM contain two SIM card slots. It may also have a microSD
card slot for expandable storage if supported. Devices that support dual SIM will
receive software updates that enable the built-in dual SIM capability after launch.
Devices that support an eSIM can be programmed to work independently of the
physical SIM card in the device. This allows for either the eSIM or the physical SIM card
to be used for voice call/text and data. Devices that support eSIM will receive
software updates that enable the built-in eSIM capability after launch.
◌From Settings, tap
Connections > SIM manager for the following options:
• SlM cards: View, enable, disable, or rename installed physical SIM cards in your
device.
• eSIMs: Tap
Add eSIM to sign up for a new eSIM mobile plan or to add a plan
from an old device.
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• Primary SIM: When using multiple SIM cards, set a primary card to be used for
calls, texts, and data.
• More SIM settings: Tap to explore additional management options for your
SIM cards.
Mobile networks
Use Mobile networks to configure your device's ability to connect to mobile networks
and use mobile data. Options may vary by service provider.
◌From Settings, tap
Connections > Mobile networks.
• Mobile data: Enable mobile data usage.
• International data roaming: Change voice, text and data roaming settings for
international roaming.
• Data roaming access: Configure access to mobile networks while roaming.
• Data roaming: Enable data usage while roaming on other mobile networks.
• Enhanced Calling: Enable enhanced communication using LTE data.
• System select: Change the CDMA roaming mode, if applicable for your
service provider.
• Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs, which have the network settings
your device needs to connect to your provider.
• Network operators: Choose available and preferred networks.
• Mobile network diagnostics: Collect diagnostic and usage data for
troubleshooting.
• Network extenders: Scan for cells that can extend your network connection.
TIP Use these features to help manage connection settings that may affect your
monthly bill.
Data usage
Check your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. You can also customize warnings
and limits.
◌From Settings, tap
Connections > Data usage.
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Turn on Data saver
Use Data saver to reduce your data consumption by preventing selected apps from
sending or receiving data in the background.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Data usage > Data saver.
2. Tap
to turn on Data saver.
• To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage, tap Allowed to use data
while Data saver is on, and tap
next to each app to specify restrictions.
Monitor mobile data
You can customize your mobile data access by setting limits and restrictions. Options
may vary by service provider.
◌From Settings, tap
Connections > Data usage. The following options are
available:
• Mobile data: Use mobile data from your plan.
• International data roaming: Enable mobile data services while roaming
internationally.
• Mobile data only apps: Set apps to always use mobile data, even when your
device is connected to Wi-Fi.
• Mobile data usage: View data usage over mobile connections over a period
of time. You can view total usage as well as usage by app.
• Billing cycle and data warning: Change the monthly date to align with your
service provider’s billing date.
TIP Use these features to keep an eye on your estimated data usage.
Monitor Wi-Fi data
You can restrict Wi-Fi data access by customizing usage limits and networks.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Data usage.
2. Tap Wi-Fi data usage to view data usage over Wi-Fi connections over a period of
time. You can view total usage as well as usage by app.
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Mobile hotspot
Mobile hotspot uses your data plan to create a Wi-Fi network that can be used by
multiple devices.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
2. Tap
to turn on Mobile hotspot.
3. On the devices you want to connect, activate Wi-Fi and select your device’s
Mobile hotspot. Enter the Mobile hotspot password to connect.
• Connected devices are listed under the heading Connected devices.
TIP Tap
QR code to connect another device to your Mobile hotspot by
scanning a QR code instead of entering a password.
Configure mobile hotspot settings
You can customize your mobile hotspot's security and connection settings.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
2. Tap Configure for the following settings:
• Network name: View and change the name of your Mobile hotspot.
• Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you can view
or change it.
• Band: Select one of the available bandwidth options.
• Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot.
• Advanced: Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings.
Auto hotspot
Share your hotspot connection automatically with other devices signed in to your
Samsung account.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile
hotspot.
2. Tap Auto hotspot, and tap
to enable the feature.
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Tethering
You can use tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with another device.
Options may vary by service provider.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering.
2. Tap an option:
• Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device’s Internet connection using
Bluetooth.
• Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable, and then tap
USB tethering.
• Connect the computer to the device using an Ethernet adapter, and
then tap Ethernet tethering.
Nearby device scanning
Easily set up connections to other available devices by turning on Nearby device
scanning. This feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to
connect to.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device
scanning.
2. Tap
to turn on the feature.
Connect to a printer
Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network to easily print documents
and images from your device.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > More connection settings > Printing.
2. Tap Default print service, and then tap
More options > Add printer.
• If your printer requires a plugin, tap
Download plugin and follow the
prompts to add a print service.
NOTE Not all apps support printing.
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Virtual Private Networks
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows you to connect to a private secured network
from your device. You will need the connection information from your VPN
administrator.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap
More options > Add VPN profile.
3. Enter the VPN network information provided by your network administrator, and
tap Save.
Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap
Settings next to a VPN.
3. Edit the VPN and tap Save, or tap Delete to remove the VPN.
Connect to a VPN
Once you have set up a VPN, connecting to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect.
l To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.
Private DNS
You can configure your device to connect to a private DNS host.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections > More connection settings > Private DNS.
2. Tap one of the available options to configure a private DNS connection.
3. Tap Save.
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Ethernet
If wireless network connection is not available, you can use an Ethernet cable to
connect your device to a local network.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to your device.
2. From Settings, tap
Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and
follow the prompts.
TIP You need an adapter (not included) to connect an Ethernet cable to your
device.
Network lock status
View your device’s network lock status and check if your device is eligible to be
unlocked for use on another mobile network. Options may vary by service provider.
◌From Settings, tap
Connections > More connection settings > Network lock
status.
Connected devices
Achieve mobile continuity between your device and other connected devices.
◌From Settings, tap
Connected devices for the following features:
• Quick Share: Allow anyone with a Samsung account to share files with your
device.
• Auto switch Buds: Automatically switch your Galaxy Buds from another
device to this device when you make a call, answer a call, or play media.
• Call & text on other devices: Make and answer calls and text messages from
your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account.
• Continue apps on other devices: Pick up where you left off on your Galaxy
devices that are signed in to your Samsung account.
• Link to Windows: Connect your device and Windows PC to get instant access
to your device's photos, messages and more.
• Multi control: Use the cursor and keyboard from your Galaxy Book to control
this device and drag things back and forth.
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• Samsung DeX: Connect your device to a PC or TV for an enhanced
multitasking experience.
• Smart View: Show your device's screen or play videos on a nearby TV.
• Galaxy Wearable: Connect your device to your Samsung watch and earbuds.
• SmartThings: Use your device to connect to an ecosystem of smarter living
solutions.
• Android Auto: Connect your device and compatible car displays so that you
can focus on driving.
Sounds and vibration
You can control the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen
touches, and other interactions.
Sound mode | Vibrations | Volume | Ringtone | Notification sound | System sound | Dolby
Atmos | Equalizer | UHQ upscaler | Adapt sound | Separate app sound
Sound mode
You can change the sound mode on your device without using the volume keys.
◌From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration, and then choose a mode:
• Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in
Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
– Vibrate while ringing: Set your device to vibrate in addition to ringing when
you receive a call.
• Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications and alerts.
• Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.
– Temporary mute: Set a time limit for muting the device.
TIP Use the sound mode setting instead of the volume keys to change the sound
mode without losing your customized sound levels.
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Mute with gestures
Quickly mute sounds by covering the screen or turning the device over.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Mute with
gestures, and tap
to enable.
Vibrations
You can control how and when your device vibrates.
1. From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration.
2. Tap options to customize:
• Call vibration: Choose from preset vibration patterns for calls.
• Notification vibration: Choose from preset vibration patterns for notifications.
• System vibration: Configure vibration intensity and feedback for the following
options:
– System vibration intensity: Drag the slider to adjust vibration intensity.
– Touch interactions: Vibrate when you tap navigation buttons or touch
and hold items on the screen.
– Dialing keypad: Vibrate when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad.
– Samsung keyboard: Vibrate when typing with the Samsung
keyboard.
– Charging: Vibrate when a charger is connected.
– Navigation gestures: Vibrate when using gestures.
– Camera feedback: Vibrate when taking pictures, zooming, changing
shooting modes, and more.
• Vibration intensity: Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and
touch interactions by dragging the sliders.
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Volume
Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications, media, and system sounds.
◌From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration > Volume, and drag the sliders for
each sound type.
TIP You can also use the Volume keys to adjust the volume. When pressed, a
pop-up menu shows the volume level and current sound type. You can tap the
menu to expand it, and then adjust the volume of the other sound types by
dragging their sliders.
Use Volume keys for media
Set the default action of the Volume keys to control the media sound volume rather
than whichever sound type is in use.
1. From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration > Volume.
2. Tap Use Volume keys for media to enable this feature.
Media volume limit
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume while using Bluetooth speakers or
headphones (not included).
1. From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration > Volume.
2. Tap More options > Media volume limit.
3. Tap
to enable this feature.
l To set the maximum output volume, drag the Custom volume limit slider.
l To require a PIN to make changes to the volume setting, tap Set volume
limit PIN.
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Ringtone
Customize your call ringtone by choosing from preset sounds or adding your own.
Options may vary by service provider.
1. From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration > Ringtone.
2. Drag the slider to adjust the ringtone volume.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it, or tap
Add to use an audio file
as a ringtone.
Notification sound
Choose a preset sound for all notification alerts.
1. From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration > Notification sound.
2. Drag the slider to adjust the notification sound volume.
3. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it.
TIP You can also customize notifications sounds to be unique for each app using
the App settings menu.
System sound
Customize your device's sounds for actions like tapping the screen and charging the
device. Options may vary by service provider.
◌From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration > System sound for the following
options:
• System sound volume: Drag the slider to adjust the system volume.
• System sound theme: Choose a sound theme to use for touch interactions,
charging, changing the sound mode, and Samsung Keyboard, and more.
• Touch interactions: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make
selections.
• Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad.
• Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard.
• Charging: Play a sound when a charger is connected.
• Screen lock/unlock: Play a sound when you lock or unlock the screen.
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Dolby Atmos
Enjoy Dolby Atmos quality when playing content that was specifically mixed for
Atmos. This feature may only be available with a headset connected.
◌From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects for the
following options:
• Dolby Atmos: Experience breakthrough audio that flows above and around
you.
• Dolby Atmos for gaming: Apply Dolby Atmos optimized for gaming.
Equalizer
Choose an audio preset that is customized to different genres of music, or manually
change your audio settings.
1. From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects.
2. Tap Equalizer to choose a music genre.
UHQ upscaler
Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening experience.
This feature is only available with a headset connected.
1. From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects.
2. Tap UHQ upscaler and choose an upscaling option.
Adapt sound
Customize the sound for each ear and enhance your listening experience.
1. From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects >
Adapt sound.
2. Tap Adapt sound for to select when to change the sound settings.
3. Tap the sound profile that fits you best, and tap
Settings to customize.
TIP Tap Test my hearing to let your device identify the best sound for you.
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Separate app sound
You can choose to have an app play only media sound on a Bluetooth speaker or
headset separate from the other sounds (like notifications). Connect to a Bluetooth
device to make this option available in the Audio device menu.
1. From Settings, tap
Sounds and vibration > Separate app sound.
2. Tap Turn on now to enable Separate app sound, and then set the following
options:
• App: Choose an app to play its sound on a separate audio device.
• Audio device: Choose the audio device that you want the app’s sound to be
played on.
Notifications
You can prioritize and streamline app alerts by changing which apps send
notifications and how notifications alert you.
App notifications | Lock screen notifications | Notification pop-up style | Do not disturb |
Advanced notifications settings | Alert when phone picked up
App notifications
Choose which apps are allowed to send you notifications.
◌From Settings, tap
Notifications > App notifications, and then tap to enable
notifications for individual apps.
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Lock screen notifications
Choose which notifications are allowed on the Lock screen.
◌From Settings, tap
Notifications > Lock screen notifications, and then tap
to enable the feature. Tap an option to customize:
• Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.
• Show content: Show notifications in the Notification panel.
• Show content when unlocked: Show notification content when the screen is
unlocked.
• Notifications to show: Choose which notifications to show on the Lock screen.
• Show on Always On Display: Display notifications on the Always on Display
screen.
Notification pop-up style
You can change the style and additional settings for your notifications.
◌From Settings, tap
Notifications > Notification pop-up style, and then choose a
pop-up style:
• Brief: Enable customization of your notifications.
– Apps to show as brief: Choose apps to show as brief notifications.
– Edge lighting style: Choose a style of edge lighting for notifications.
– Color by keyword: Choose custom colors for notifications containing
keywords that matter to you.
– Show even while screen is off: Choose whether to show notifications even
when the screen is turned off.
• Detailed: Enable the default Samsung Notification settings.
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Do not disturb
Do not disturb allows you to block sounds and notifications while this mode in turned
on. You can also specify exceptions for people, apps, and alarms. You can also set a
schedule for recurring events like sleep or meetings.
◌From Settings, tap
Notifications > Do not disturb and configure the following:
• Do not disturb: Enable Do not disturb to block sounds and notifications.
• For how long?: Choose a default duration for Do not disturb mode when you
enable it manually.
Schedule
• Sleeping: Customize a schedule for Do not disturb mode while you are
sleeping.
• Add schedule: Create a new schedule to configure the days and times to
regularly put your device in Do not disturb mode.
Allowed during Do not disturb
• Calls and messages: Tap to allow Do not disturb exceptions.
• App notifications: Add apps that you would like to receive notifications from in
Do not disturb mode. Call, message, and conversation notifications will still
reach you even if you don’t allow the associated apps.
• Alarms and sounds: Enable sounds and vibrations for alarms, events, and
reminders while Do not disturb mode is active.
• Hide notifications: View customization options to hide notifications.
Advanced notifications settings
You can configure notifications from apps and services.
◌From Settings, tap
Notifications > Advanced settings.
• Show notification icons: Modify how many notifications appear on the
Status bar.
• Show battery percentage: Display the current battery life of your device on
the Status bar.
• Notification history: Display recent and snoozed notifications.
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• Conversations: View conversation notifications. Touch and hold a
conversation notification to mark it as priority, set it as alerting, or silent.
• Floating notifications: Enable floating notifications in either Bubbles or Smart
pop-up view.
• Suggest actions and replies for notifications: Get applicable suggestions for
actions to notifications and replies to messages.
• Show snooze button: Enable to display a button to quickly snooze your
notifications.
• Notification reminders: Enable and customize periodic reminders about
notifications from selected apps and services. Clear notifications to stop the
reminders.
• App icon badges: Identify which apps have active notifications with badges
that appear on their icons. Tap to choose whether or not badges indicate the
number of unread notifications.
• Wireless Emergency Alerts: Customize notifications for emergency alerts.
Alert when phone picked up
You can set the device to notify you about missed calls and messages by vibrating
when you pick it up.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Alert when
phone picked up to enable.
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Display
You can configure the screen brightness, timeout delay, font size, and many other
display settings.
Dark mode | Screen brightness | Motion smoothness | Eye comfort shield | Screen
mode | Font size and style | Screen zoom | Screen resolution | Full screen apps | Camera
cutout | Screen timeout | Accidental touch protection | Touch sensitivity | Show
charging information | Screen saver | Lift to wake | Double tap to turn on screen |
Double tap to turn off screen | Keep screen on while viewing | One-handed mode
Dark mode
Dark mode allows you to switch to a darker theme to keep your eyes more
comfortable at night, darkening white or bright screens and notifications.
◌From Settings, tap
Display for the following options:
l Light: Apply a light color theme to your device (default).
l Dark: Apply a dark color theme to your device.
l Dark mode settings: Customize when and where Dark mode is applied.
– Turn on as scheduled: Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or
Custom schedule.
Screen brightness
Adjust the screen brightness according to lighting conditions or personal preference.
1. From Settings, tap
Display.
2. Customize options under Brightness:
• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level.
• Tap Adaptive brightness to automatically adjust the screen brightness based
on the lighting conditions.
– If Adaptive brightness is disabled, tap Extra brightness to increase the
maximum brightness. This uses more battery.
TIP You can also adjust screen brightness from the Quick settings panel.
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Motion smoothness
Get smoother scrolling and more realistic animations by increasing the screen’s
refresh rate.
1. From Settings, tap
Display > Motion smoothness.
2. Tap an option, and then tap Apply.
Eye comfort shield
This feature may help you sleep better and reduce eye strain. You can set a schedule
to automatically turn this feature on and off.
1. From Settings, tap
Display > Eye comfort shield, and then tap
to enable
this feature.
2. Tap an option to customize:
• Adaptive to automatically adjust your screen’s color temperature based on
your usage patterns and the time of day.
• Custom to set a schedule for when Eye comfort shield should be enabled.
– Tap Set schedule and choose Always on, Sunset to sunrise, or Custom.
– Drag the Color temperature slider to set the opacity of the filter.
• Enhanced comfort to adjust color tones and contrast of the display for more
comfortable viewing.
Screen mode
Your device has several screen mode options which adjust the screen quality for
different situations. You can select the mode according to your preference.
1. From Settings, tap
Display > Screen mode.
2. Tap an option to set a different screen mode.
• Drag the slider to adjust the white balance.
• Tap Advanced settings to manually change the RGB values.
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Font size and style
You can change the font size and style to customize your device.
◌From Settings, tap
Display > Font size and style for the following options:
• Tap Font style to choose a different font.
– Tap a font to select it, or tap
Download fonts to add fonts from
Galaxy Store.
• Tap Bold font to make all fonts appear with bold weight.
• Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of text.
Screen zoom
Adjust the zoom level to make content easier to see.
1. From Settings, tap
Display > Screen zoom.
2. Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level.
Screen resolution
You can lower the screen resolution to save battery power, or increase it to sharpen
the image quality (Galaxy S23 Ultra only).
1. From Settings, tap
Display > Screen resolution.
2. Tap your preferred resolution, and then tap Apply.
NOTE Some apps may not support higher or lower screen resolution settings and
may close when you change the resolution.
Full screen apps
You can choose which apps you want to use in the full screen aspect ratio.
◌From Settings, tap
Display > Full screen apps and tap apps to enable this
feature and customize options.
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Camera cutout
You can hide the camera cutout area with a black bar.
◌From Settings, tap
Display > Camera cutout and tap apps to enable this
feature and customize options.
Screen timeout
You can set the screen to turn off after a set amount of time.
◌From Settings, tap
Display > Screen timeout, and tap a time limit to set it.
NOTE Prolonged display of non-moving images, excluding Always On Display,
may result in permanent ghost-like afterimages or degraded image quality. Turn
off the display screen when not in use.
Accidental touch protection
Prevent the screen from detecting touch input while the device is in a dark place, such
as a pocket or a bag.
◌From Settings, tap
Display > Accidental touch protection to enable the feature.
Touch sensitivity
Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors.
◌From Settings, tap
Display > Touch sensitivity to enable.
Show charging information
Battery level and estimated time until the device is fully charged can be displayed
when the screen is off.
◌From Settings, tap
Display > Show charging information to enable.
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Screen saver
You can display colors or photos when the screen turns off or while charging.
1. From Settings, tap
Display > Screen saver.
2. Choose one of the following options:
• None: Do not display a screen saver.
• Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors.
• Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
• Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.
• Photos: Display pictures from your Google Photos account.
3. Tap Preview for a demonstration of the selected Screen saver.
TIP Tap
Settings next to a feature for additional options.
Lift to wake
Turn on the screen by lifting the device.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Lift to wake to
enable this feature.
Double tap to turn on screen
Turn on the screen by double-tapping instead of using the Side key.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Double tap
to turn on screen to enable this feature.
Double tap to turn off screen
Turn off the screen by double-tapping instead of using the Side key.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Double tap
to turn off screen to enable this feature.
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Keep screen on while viewing
Use the front camera to detect when you’re looking at the screen to keep it turned on.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Keep screen
on while viewing, and tap
to enable the feature.
One-handed mode
You can change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one
hand.
1. From Settings, tap
Advanced features > One-handed mode.
2. Tap
to enable the feature and select one of the following options:
• Gesture: Swipe down in the center of the bottom edge of the screen.
• Button: Tap
Home two times in quick succession to reduce the display size.
Lock screen and security
You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.
Screen lock types | Find My Mobile | Google Play Protect | Security update | Permission
manager | Controls and alerts | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Samsung Pass |
Secure Folder | Secure Wi-Fi | Private Share | Samsung Blockchain Keystore | Install
unknown apps | Password for factory data reset | Set up SIM card lock | View
passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings |
Location
Screen lock types
You can choose from the following screen lock types that offer high, medium, or no
security: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.
NOTE Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and
sensitive data on your device. For more information, see Biometric security.
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Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern,
PIN, or Password). This is necessary to set up and enable biometric locks.
1. From Settings, tap
Lock screen > Screen lock type and tap a secure screen
lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
2. Tap
to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following
options are available:
• Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.
• Show content: Show notifications in the Notification panel.
• Show content when unlocked: Show notification content when the screen is
unlocked.
• Notifications to show: Choose which notifications to show on the Lock screen.
• Show on Always On Display: Display notifications on the Always on Display
screen.
3. Tap Done to exit the menu.
4. Configure the following screen lock options:
• Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or
other devices have been detected. A secure screen lock is required for this
feature.
• Secure lock settings: Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen
lock is required for this feature.
• Lock screen: Tap to edit the items on and appearance of the Lock screen.
• Widgets: Tap to edit the widgets that appear with the clock on the Lock
screen.
• Touch and hold to edit: Choose whether to allow items on the Lock screen to
be edited by touching and holding them.
• Always On Display: Enable the Always On Display screen. For more
information, see Always On Display.
• Roaming clock: Show the time both where you are and at home while you
are roaming.
• About Lock screen: Update the Lock screen’s software.
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Find My Mobile
You can protect your device from loss or theft by allowing your device to be locked,
tracked online, and for your data to be deleted remotely. A Samsung account is
required, and Google location service must be turned on in order to use Find My
Mobile. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-
mobile.
Turn on Find My Mobile
Before you can use the Find My Mobile feature, you must turn it on and customize
the options. To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com.
1. From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Find My Mobile > Allow this phone to
be found.
2. Tap
to enable Find My Mobile and log in to your Samsung account. The
following options are available:
• Allow this phone to be found: Enable to permit this feature to find this device.
• Remote unlock: Allow Samsung to store your PIN, pattern, or password,
allowing you to unlock and control your device remotely.
• Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My
Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls below a certain level.
Google Play Protect
You can configure Google Play to regularly check your apps and device for security
risks and threats.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > App security > Google Play Protect.
• Updates are checked for automatically.
Security update
You can easily check the date of the last installed security software update and find
out if newer updates are available.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Updates > Security update to see the
latest security update installed and check if a newer update is available.
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Permission manager
Apps might access features of your device that you permit them to (like the camera,
microphone, or location) when they are running in the background, not just when you
are using the app. You can set your device to notify you when this happens.
1. From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Privacy > Permission manager.
2. Tap a category, then tap an app to select which permissions you want to be
notified about.
NOTE When using an app or service for the first time that wants to access certain
features of your device, a dialog box asks if you want to permit such access.
Controls and alerts
Control app access to the camera, microphone, and clipboard..
1. From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Privacy.
2. Under Controls and alerts tap the following options to enable or disable:
• Camera access: Allow apps to use the camera if they have the appropriate
permissions.
• Microphone access: Allow apps to use the microphone if they have the
appropriate permissions.
• Alert when clipboard accessed: Get an alert when an app accesses content
copied to the clipboard.
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Samsung Privacy
Send diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when you are having
technical problems.
1. From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Privacy > Other privacy settings.
2. Under Samsung tap the following options to customize:
• Samsung Privacy: View Samsung's privacy information.
• Customization Service: Allow Samsung to provide customized content and
recommendations.
• Send diagnostic data: Send diagnostic information about your device to
Samsung when you are having technical problems.
Google Privacy
Customize Android and Google privacy features.
1. From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Privacy > Other privacy settings.
2. Under Google tap privacy services to customize them.
Samsung Pass
Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services with biometric data. You must sign
in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass.
1. From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Samsung Pass.
2. Sign in to your Samsung account and add your biometric data.
Secure Folder
You can create a secure folder on your device to protect private content and apps
from anyone who may be using your device. You must sign in to your Samsung
account to set up and use Secure folder.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Secure Folder and follow the
prompts to secure content on your device.
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Secure Wi-Fi
Get extra privacy protection while using unsecured Wi-Fi networks. You must sign in to
your Samsung account to set up and use Secure Wi-Fi.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Secure Wi-Fi and follow the prompts
to configure privacy protection.
Private Share
Share files privately, prevent recipients from resharing, and set expiration dates. Keep
your data safe with blockchain technology.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Private share, and follow the
prompts to add files.
Samsung Blockchain Keystore
Manage your blockchain private key. Options may vary by service provider.
1. From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Samsung Blockchain Keystore.
2. Follow the prompts to import or set up a new cryptocurrency wallet.
Install unknown apps
You can allow installation of unknown third-party apps from selected apps or
sources.
1. From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Install unknown apps.
2. Tap
to allow installation from an app or source.
TIP Installing unknown third-party apps could make your device and personal
data more vulnerable to security risks.
Password for factory data reset
You can require a password to reset your device to factory default settings. Options
may vary by service provider.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Other security settings >
Set up/change password and enter a password.
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Set up SIM card lock
You can set up a PIN to lock your SIM card, which prevents unauthorized use of your
SIM card if someone attempts to use it in another device. Options may vary by service
provider.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Other security settings > Set up SIM
card lock and follow the prompts.
• Tap Lock SIM card to turn on the feature.
• Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
View passwords
You can have characters displayed briefly in password fields as you type them.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Other security settings > Make
passwords visible to turn on the feature.
Device administration
You can authorize security features and apps to have administrative access to your
device.
1. From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Other security settings > Device
admin apps.
2. Tap an option to turn it on as a device administrator.
Credential storage
You can manage the trusted security certificates installed on your device, which
verify the identity of servers for secure connections.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Other security settings for the
following options:
• View security certificates: Display the certificates on your device.
• User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device.
• Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage.
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• Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the
password.
• Certificate management app: Select a certification management app for
credential contents.
Advanced security settings
You can use these options to configure advanced security settings to better protect
your device.
◌From Settings, tap
Security and privacy > Other security settings for the
following options:
• Trust agents: Allow trusted devices to perform selected actions when
connected.
– This option is only displayed when a lock screen is turned on. For more
information, see Set a secure screen lock.
• Pin app: Pin an app on your device screen, which prevents access to other
features of your device.
• Galaxy system app update: Configure your device to receive and install
Samsung updates automatically.
• Security policy updates: Keep your device secure by checking for security
updates.
Location
Location services use a combination of GPS, mobile network and Wi-Fi to determine
the location of your device.
1. From Settings, tap
Location.
2. Tap
to turn on Location services.
TIP Some apps require location services be turned on to function.
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App permissions
Configure permissions for apps that want to access your location information.
1. From Settings, tap
Location > App permissions.
2. Tap an app and chose which location permissions to grant it. Options vary by
app.
Location services
Location services store and use your device’s most recent location data. Certain apps
can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have
visited.
1. From Settings, tap
Location.
2. Tap an entry under Location services to see how your location information is
used.
Improve accuracy
Enable other location scanning tools.
1. From Settings, tap
Location > Location services.
2. Tap a connection method under Improve accuracy to add or remove from
location services:
• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks
automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
• Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices
automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.
Recent access
View a list of apps that have requested your location.
1. From Settings, tap
Location.
2. Tap
to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry under Recent access to view the app’s settings.
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Emergency Location Service
If Emergency Location Service (ELS) is supported in your region, when you call or text
an emergency number, your device can automatically send its location to
emergency response partners.
1. From Settings, tap
Safety and emergency > Emergency Location Service.
2. Tap
to turn on Emergency Location Service.
Accounts
You can connect to and manage your accounts, including your Google Account,
Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Backup and restore | Google
settings
Add an account
You can add and sync all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing
accounts.
1. From Settings, tap
Accounts and backup > Manage accounts >
Add
account.
2. Tap one of the account types.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account.
l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts.
Account settings
Each account has its own custom settings. You can configure common settings for all
accounts of the same type. Account settings and available features vary between
account types.
1. From Settings, tap
Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.
2. Tap an account to customize its settings.
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Remove an account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From Settings, tap
Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.
2. Tap the account and then tap Remove account.
Backup and restore
You can configure your device to back up data to your personal accounts.
Samsung account
You can enable backup of your information to your Samsung account. Options may
vary by service provider.
◌From Settings, tap
Accounts and backup and tap an option under Samsung
Cloud:
• Back up data: Configure your Samsung account to back up your data.
• Restore data: Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data.
Google Account
You can enable backup of your information to your Google Account.
1. From Settings, tap
Accounts and backup.
2. Under Google Drive, tap Back up data.
External storage transfer
You can back up your data to a USB storage device, or restore backup data using
Smart Switch. For more information, see Bring data from an old device.
◌From Settings, tap
Accounts and backup > External storage transfer.
Google settings
You can configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your
Google Account.
◌From Settings, tap
Google, and select an option to customize.
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Device maintenance
View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also
automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
Quick optimization | Battery | Storage | Memory | Advanced device care options |
Language and input | Date and time | Customization service | Troubleshooting
Quick optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following
actions:
• Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items.
• Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.
• Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
◌From Settings, tap
Battery and device care > Optimize now.
Battery
View how battery power is used for your various device activities.
◌From Settings, tap
Battery and device care > Battery for the following options:
• Power saving: Save battery life by limiting background network usage,
syncing, and location checking. Choose from additional power saving
options to save more power when this mode is enabled.
• Background usage limits: View apps that you don’t use often and limit their
battery usage. To disable this feature, tap Put unused apps to sleep.
• Usage since last full charge: View your recent battery usage by time, app,
and service.
• Wireless power sharing: Enable wireless charging of supported devices with
your device’s battery.
• More battery settings: Configure additional battery settings and notifications.
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Storage
View your storage capacity and detailed usage by category and file type.
◌From Settings, tap
Battery and device care > Storage.
• Tap a category to view and manage files.
Memory
Check the amount of available memory. You can close background apps and reduce
the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device.
◌From Settings, tap
Battery and device care > Memory. The used and available
memory are shown.
• Tap Clean now to free up as much memory as possible.
• Tap View more to view the full list of apps and services using memory.
Tap
to include or exclude these apps and services.
• Tap Apps not used recently to view apps and services that are included in this
group. Tap
to include or exclude these apps and services.
• Tap Excluded apps to view a list of apps that have been excluded.
Tap
Add apps to choose apps to exclude from memory usage
checks.
• Tap RAM Plus to select how much internal storage to use as virtual
memory to improve app performance.
Advanced device care options
Other Device care features are available in the Advanced menu. Options vary by
service provider.
◌From Settings, tap
Battery and device care. The following options are
available:
•
Search: Find panels that are either installed or available to install.
•
Care report: View information about the restart history and charging and
temperature tips.
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•
More options:
– Add to Apps screen: Display the icon for Device care on the Apps screen.
– Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung members.
– About Device care: View version and license information about the Device
care feature.
• Auto optimization: Automatically restart when needed to keep it in the best
condition.
• Software update: Check for software updates.
• Diagnostics: View the status of you touch screen, sensors, charging, and
more.
• Maintenance mode: Turn on Maintenance mode to protect your privacy
while someone else is using your phone, such as when it is being repaired.
Language and input
Configure your device’s language and input settings.
Change the device language
You can add languages to your list and organize them according to preference. If an
app does not support your default language, then it will move to the next supported
language in your list.
1. From Settings, tap
General management > Language.
2. Tap
Add language, and select a language from the list.
3. Tap Set as default to change the device language.
• To switch to another language on the list, tap the desired language, and then
tap Apply.
App languages
Choose which language each app uses by default.
1. From Settings, tap
General management > App languages.
2. Tap an app to change the default language.
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Text-to-speech
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility
features, such as Voice Assistant.
◌From Settings, tap
General management > Text-to-speech for options:
• Preferred engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech
engine. Tap
Settings for options.
• Language: Set the default speech language.
• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
• Pitch: Set the pitch of the speech.
• Play: Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis.
• Reset: Reset the speech rate and pitch.
Change the voice input language
Download language packs to use while offline.
1. From Settings, tap
General management > Voice input.
2. Tap a language pack to use with Voice input while offline.
Keyboard list and default
Change your default keyboard, modify built-in keyboards, and change keyboard
settings.
◌From Settings, tap
General management > Keyboard list and default for the
following options:
• Default keyboard: Choose a default keyboard for your device’s menus and
keyboards.
• Samsung keyboard: Modify settings for the Samsung keyboard.
• Google voice typing: Modify settings for Google Voice input.
• Keyboard button on navigation bar: Enable a button on the Navigation bar to
quickly switch between keyboards.
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Physical keyboards
Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device
(sold separately).
1. From Settings, tap
General management.
2. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option:
• Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen keyboard while a physical
keyboard is also being used.
• Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the keyboard shortcuts on the
screen.
• Change language shortcut: Enable or disable language key shortcuts for your
physical keyboard.
Mouse and trackpad
Configure pointer speed and button assignments for an optional mouse or trackpad
(not included).
◌From Settings, tap
General management > Mouse and trackpad.
• Pointer speed: Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go
slower.
• Wheel scrolling speed: Drag the slider to the right to scroll faster or to the left
to scroll slower.
• Enhance pointer precision: Enable to make the mouse cursor move faster or
slower depending on how fast you move your mouse.
• Pointer size and color: Change the size and color of the mouse pointer.
• Primary mouse button: Choose either the Left or Right mouse button to be
your primary button.
• Secondary button: Choose the action of your secondary mouse button.
• Middle button: Choose the action of your middle mouse button.
• Additional button 1: Choose an action for another available mouse button.
• Additional button 2: Choose an action for another available mouse button.
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Passwords and autofill
Save time entering information using autofill services.
1. From Settings, tap
General Management.
2. Tap Passwords and autofill to view your selected services.
Date and time
By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network.
Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time manually.
◌From Settings, tap
General management > Date and time. The following
options are available:
• Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from your wireless
network. When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options
are available:
– Set date: Enter the current date.
– Set time: Enter the current time.
• Automatic time zone: Use the time zone provided by your mobile network.
– Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.
• Set time zone based on location: Receive time updates based on your
location.
• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time.
Customization service
Samsung devices, apps and services are designed to provide you with customized
services by predicting your desires and needs in a smart and intelligent manner.
Samsung’s Customization Service provides an enhanced user experience, including
customized content and recommendations, based on the information obtained
about you and your use of Samsung's services.
◌From Settings, tap
General management > Customization service.
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Troubleshooting
You can check for software updates and, if necessary, reset services on your device.
Software update/System updates
Check for and install available software updates for your device. Options may vary by
service provider.
◌From Settings, tap Software update/System updates for the following options:
• Check for updates: Manually check for software updates.
• Check for software updates: Manually check for software updates.
• Continue update: Resume an update that was interrupted.
• Show software update history: View a list of all software updates on your
device.
• Smart updates: Install security updates automatically.
• Use software upgrade assistant: Install a tool to install system updates.
Reset
Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory
defaults.
Reset all settings
You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything
except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected.
1. From Settings, tap
General management > Reset > Reset all settings.
2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset network settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings.
1. From Settings, tap
General management > Reset > Reset network settings.
2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
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Reset accessibility settings
You can reset device accessibility settings. Accessibility settings in downloaded apps
and your personal data are not affected.
1. From Settings, tap
General management > Reset > Reset accessibility settings.
2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Factory Data Reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other
account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded
applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files.
If you sign in to a Google Account on your device and set a Lock screen, Google Device
Protection is automatically enabled.
NOTE If you reset your Google Account password, it can take 24 hours for the
password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage
area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password.
To reset your device:
1. From Settings, tap
General management > Reset > Factory data reset.
2. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset.
3. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device.
Google Device Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device and set a Lock screen, Google
Device Protection is enabled. This service protects your phone from unauthorized
factory data resets by requiring your Google account information to verify your
identity. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00083965.
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Enable Google Device Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device and setting a Lock screen automatically
activates Google Device Protection.
Disable Google Device Protection
To disable Google Device Protection, you can either remove all Google Accounts from
the device or remove the Lock screen.
To remove Google accounts:
1. From Settings, tap
Accounts and backup > Manage accounts > [Google
Account].
2. Tap Remove account.
To remove a secure Lock screen:
1. From Settings, tap
Lock screen > Screen lock type.
2. Tap either Swipe or None.
Accessibility
There are accessibility settings for people who need help seeing, hearing, or
otherwise operating their device. Accessibility services are special features that
make using the device easier for everyone. For more information about Accessibility
for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
Recommended for you | TalkBack | Spoken assistance | Visibility enhancements |
Hearing enhancements | Interaction and dexterity | Advanced settings | Installed
apps | About Accessibility | Contact us
Recommended for you
View a list of accessibility features that you are using and some recommended
features you may want to enable.
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Recommended for you to view
recommendations.
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TalkBack
Use special controls and settings that let you navigate without needing to see the
screen.
1. From Settings, tap
Accessibility > TalkBack.
2. Tap
to enable the feature, and tap an option to customize:
l TalkBack shortcut: Choose a shortcut to quickly turn on TalkBack.
l Settings: Configure TalkBack settings to better assist you.
Spoken assistance
Use special controls and settings that let you navigate without needing to see the
screen.
1. From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Spoken assistance.
2. Tap
to enable the feature, and tap an option to customize:
l Speak keyboard input aloud: The device will read aloud what you type on the
keyboard.
l Audio description: If available, automatically chose the audio soundtrack with
an audio description while watching videos.
l Bixby Vision for accessibility: Add modes to read text aloud, describe scenes,
detect colors, and more.
l Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags (not included) to provide
you with information about objects or locations as you near them.
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Visibility enhancements
You can configure Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of your device.
Colors and clarity
You can adjust the colors and contrast of text and other screen elements for easier
viewing.
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Visibility enhancements and tap an option:
• Choose an available display mode and tap Apply:
– Default: Default display mode.
– High contrast: Dark mode, High contrast fonts, High contrast keyboard,
Remove animations, and Reduce transparency and blur are turned on.
– Large display: Font size and Screen zoom are increased and Bold font and
Highlight buttons are turned on.
• High contrast theme: Adjust colors and screen fonts to increase the contrast
for easier viewing.
• High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the
contrast with the background.
• High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and
change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the
background.
• Highlight buttons: Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them
stand out better against the wallpaper.
• Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black
background to black text on a white background.
• Color correction: Adjust the color of the screen if you find it difficult to see
some colors.
• Color filter: Adjust the screen colors if you have difficulty reading the text.
• Remove animations: Remove certain screen effects if you are sensitive to
motion.
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• Reduce transparency and blur: Reduce visual effects on dialogs and menus
to make them easier to see.
• Extra dim: Dim the screen beyond the minimum brightness setting for more
comfortable viewing. Tap for additional options.
Size and zoom
You can increase the size of supported screen elements and create shortcuts for
accessibility features on your device.
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Visibility enhancements and tap an option:
• Magnification: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen.
• Magnifier: Magnify your surroundings using the camera.
• Pointer size and color: Use a large pointer for a connected mouse or
touchpad (accessories not included).
• Font size and style: Configure screen fonts.
• Screen zoom: Configure the screen zoom level.
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Hearing enhancements
You can configure settings to help you interact with your device’s sounds, including
captioning, sound balance, and hearing aid support.
The devices covered by this User manual are hearing aid compatible, and have these
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) rating(s):
Device
HAC Rating
Glaxay S23 Ultra
M3/T3 (2011)
Galaxy S23+
M3/T3 (2011)
Galaxy S23
M3/T3 (2011)
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option:
• Real time text: Activate real-time text (RTT) calling.
• Live Transcribe: Use the microphone to record speech and convert it to text.
• Live Caption: Automatically caption speech in media played on your device.
• Caption preference: Configure closed caption and subtitle services.
• Sound notifications: Receive alerts when the device detects a baby crying or
a doorbell.
• Hearing aid support: Improve the sound quality to work better with hearing
aids.
• Amplify ambient sound: Enable this feature and connect headphones to your
device to amplify the sounds of conversations.
• Adapt sound: Customize the sound for each ear and enhance your listening
experience. See Adapt sound.
• Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy.
• Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono.
• Left/right sound balance: Use the sliders to adjust the left and right balance
for connected audio and device speakers.
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Interaction and dexterity
You can configure Accessibility features to assist with limited dexterity when
interacting with your device.
Alternate input
You can control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls.
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
• Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches.
• Assistant menu: Improve device accessibility for users with reduced
dexterity.
• Voice Access: Voice Access lets you control your device hands-free. Use
voice commands to open apps, tap buttons, scroll, type, and more.
Interactions
You can simplify the motions needed to answer phone calls or respond to
notifications and alarms.
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
• Answering and ending calls:
– Read caller names aloud: Hear callers’ names read aloud when using
Bluetooth or headsets (sold separately).
– Answer automatically: Answer calls after a set duration when using
Bluetooth or headsets (sold separately).
– Press Volume up to answer calls: Use the Volume keys to answer calls.
– Press Side key to end calls: End calls by pressing the Side key.
• Interaction control: Customize areas of screen interactions, hardkeys, and
the keyboard.
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Touch settings
You can adjust your screen to be less sensitive to taps and touches.
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
• Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.
• Tap duration: Set how long an interaction must be held to be recognized as
a tap.
• Ignore repeated touches: Set a time duration in which to ignore repeated
touches.
Mouse and physical keyboard
Configure settings for a connected mouse and physical keyboard.
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
• Auto action after pointer stops: Automatically click an item after the pointer
stops over it.
• Sticky keys: When you press a modifier key like Shift, Ctrl, or Alt, the key stays
pressed down, which allows you to enter keyboard shortcuts by pressing
one key at a time.
• Slow keys: Set how long a key must be held before it is recognized as a press,
which helps avoid accidental key presses.
• Bounce keys: Set how long to wait before accepting a second press from the
same key, which helps avoid accidentally pressing the same key multiple
times.
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Advanced settings
You can customize additional accessibility features and services for your device.
TIP Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store.
Accessibility shortcuts
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Advanced settings and tap an option:
• Accessibility button: Choose an accessibility shortcut for the Accessibility
button.
• Side and Volume up keys: Configure selected Accessibility features to open
by quickly pressing the Side and Volume up keys and Volume up keys at the
same time.
• Volume up and down keys: Configure selected services to turn on when you
press and hold the Volume up and Volume down keys for three seconds.
Notifications
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Advanced settings and tap an option:
• Flash notification: Flash either the camera light or the screen when you
receive notifications or when alarms sound.
• Time to take action: Choose how long to show messages that ask you to take
action, but are visible only temporarily (like notifications).
Installed apps
You can install additional assistance services for your device.
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Installed apps.
NOTE Additional accessibility services are listed and configured here after they
are installed.
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About Accessibility
Legal and license information about the current Accessibility software is available in
Settings.
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > About Accessibility. The following information
is available:
• Version: View the current Accessibility software version.
• Open source licenses: View information for the open source licenses used for
Accessibility.
Contact us
If you have any questions or problems while using your device contact Samsung
support through Samsung Members. Access community forums, error reports,
remote support and more (if supported by your service provider).
◌From Settings, tap
Accessibility > Contact us.
Other settings
Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
Tips and user manual | Dual Messenger | Smart suggestions | Medical info | Labs | About
phone
Tips and user manual
View tips and techniques as well as the user manual for your device.
◌From Settings, tap
Tips and user manual.
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Dual Messenger
Use two separate accounts for the same app.
1. From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Dual Messenger.
2. Tap
next to supported apps to enable the feature for each app.
l To select which contacts have access to the secondary messenger app, tap
Use separate contacts list.
Smart suggestions
Get suggestions for useful actions, such as calendar events to add and messages to
send, based on how you use your device.
◌From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Smart suggestions, and tap an option
to enable the feature.
Medical info
Emergency responders and others can access your medical info even when your
device is locked.
1. From Settings, tap
Safety and emergency > Medical info.
2. Enter your allergies, current medication, and other medical information you
would like to be available in an emergency.
3. Tap Save.
Labs
Try experimental features. Some features may not work correctly with all apps.
1. From Settings, tap
Advanced features > Labs.
2. Tap
to enable an experimental feature.
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About phone
View information about your device, including current status, legal information,
hardware and software versions, and more.
1. From Settings, tap
About phone to view your phone number, model number,
serial number, and IMEI information.
2. Tap additional items to view more information about your device.
TIP You can view your device's FCC ID from
About phone > Status information.
Samsung Knox
Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device
tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be
required. For more information about Knox, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox.
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Learn more
Videos
youtube.com/samsungcare
Samsung Care+
samsung.com/us/support
Talk to an agent
Contact us on Facebook Messenger
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
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Legal information
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the agreement within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase by emailing
optout@sea.samsung.com or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing the
applicable information.
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard One-year Limited Warranty, End User License
Agreement (EULA), and Health & Safety Information for your device are available
online:
Phone:
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This information can also be found on the device in the “About device” or “About
phone” or “About tablet” section, for example:
• Settings > About phone or About device or About tablet > Legal information >
Samsung legal
• Or, search “Legal”
If your device required Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, you can
view the FCC certification by opening Settings > About phone or About device or About
tablet > Status information.
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